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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.45, 440.33 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.45, 440.33 and 131.13 is: 196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.45 : 440.33 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.45/440.33 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.45x = 440.33 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.45x = 57,739.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,739.82/293.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.77

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