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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.56, 440.01 and 129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.56, 440.01 and 129.11 is: 193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.56 : 440.01 = 129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.56/440.01 = 129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.56x = 440.01 × 129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.56x = 56,807.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,807.49/293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.51

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