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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.53, 440.29 and 88.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.53, 440.29 and 88.10 is: 132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.53 : 440.29 = 88.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.53/440.29 = 88.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.53x = 440.29 × 88.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.53x = 38,787.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,787.13/293.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.14

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