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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.38, 439.96 and 87.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.38, 439.96 and 87.96 is: 131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.38 : 439.96 = 87.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.38/439.96 = 87.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.38x = 439.96 × 87.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.38x = 38,696.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,696.68/293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.90

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