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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.52, 439.90 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.52, 439.90 and 131.08 is: 196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.52 : 439.90 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.52/439.90 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.52x = 439.90 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.52x = 57,662.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,662.09/293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.45

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