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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.55, 440.20 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.55, 440.20 and 88.12 is: 132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.55 : 440.20 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.55/440.20 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.55x = 440.20 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.55x = 38,790.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,790.42/293.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.14

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