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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.50, 440.17 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.50, 440.17 and 88.02 is: 132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.50 : 440.17 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.50/440.17 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.50x = 440.17 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.50x = 38,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,743.54/293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.01

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