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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.50, 440.20 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.50, 440.20 and 88.03 is: 132.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.50 : 440.20 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.50/440.20 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.50x = 440.20 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.50x = 38,750.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,750.81/293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.03

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