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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.51, 440.36 and 88.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.51, 440.36 and 88.09 is: 132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.51 : 440.36 = 88.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.51/440.36 = 88.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.51x = 440.36 × 88.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.51x = 38,791.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,791.31/293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.16

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