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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.41, 440.11 and 87.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.41, 440.11 and 87.98 is: 131.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.41 : 440.11 = 87.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.41/440.11 = 87.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.41x = 440.11 × 87.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.41x = 38,720.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,720.88/293.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.97

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