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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 440.15 and 87.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 440.15 and 87.96 is: 131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 440.15 = 87.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/440.15 = 87.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 440.15 × 87.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 38,715.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,715.59/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.96

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