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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 440.34 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 440.34 and 131.06 is: 196.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 440.34 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/440.34 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 440.34 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 57,710.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,710.96/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.64

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