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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.38, 439.72 and 130.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.38, 439.72 and 130.70 is: 195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.38 : 439.72 = 130.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.38/439.72 = 130.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.38x = 439.72 × 130.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.38x = 57,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,472.18/293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.90

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