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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.45, 440.36 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.45, 440.36 and 131.09 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.45 : 440.36 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.45/440.36 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.45x = 440.36 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.45x = 57,726.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,726.79/293.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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