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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.45, 440.04 and 87.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.45, 440.04 and 87.97 is: 131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.45 : 440.04 = 87.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.45/440.04 = 87.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.45x = 440.04 × 87.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.45x = 38,710.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,710.32/293.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.91

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