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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 440.08 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 440.08 and 88.03 is: 132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 440.08 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/440.08 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 440.08 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 38,740.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,740.57/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.00

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