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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.46, 439.90 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.46, 439.90 and 131.26 is: 196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.46 : 439.90 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.46/439.90 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.46x = 439.90 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.46x = 57,741.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,741.27/293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.76

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