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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.37, 439.78 and 130.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.37, 439.78 and 130.99 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.37 : 439.78 = 130.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.37/439.78 = 130.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.37x = 439.78 × 130.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.37x = 57,606.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,606.78/293.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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