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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.44, 439.80 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.44, 439.80 and 131.04 is: 196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.44 : 439.80 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.44/439.80 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.44x = 439.80 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.44x = 57,631.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,631.39/293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.40

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