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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.56, 440.34 and 131.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.56, 440.34 and 131.23 is: 196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.56 : 440.34 = 131.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.56/440.34 = 131.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.56x = 440.34 × 131.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.56x = 57,785.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,785.82/293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.85

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