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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 440.22 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 440.22 and 131.13 is: 196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 440.22 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/440.22 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 440.22 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 57,726.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,726.05/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.69

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