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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.48, 440.21 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.48, 440.21 and 131.04 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.48 : 440.21 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.48/440.21 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.48x = 440.21 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.48x = 57,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,685.12/293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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