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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.50, 440.13 and 131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.50, 440.13 and 131.29 is: 196.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.50 : 440.13 = 131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.50/440.13 = 131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.50x = 440.13 × 131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.50x = 57,784.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,784.67/293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.88

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