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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.45, 440.18 and 88.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.45, 440.18 and 88.09 is: 132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.45 : 440.18 = 88.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.45/440.18 = 88.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.45x = 440.18 × 88.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.45x = 38,775.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,775.02/293.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.14

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