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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.34, 439.72 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.34, 439.72 and 130.92 is: 196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.34 : 439.72 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.34/439.72 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.34x = 439.72 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.34x = 57,568.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,568.14/293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.25

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