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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.52, 440.27 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.52, 440.27 and 88.08 is: 132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.52 : 440.27 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.52/440.27 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.52x = 440.27 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.52x = 38,781.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,781.29/293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.13

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