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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.57, 440.44 and 88.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.57, 440.44 and 88.14 is: 132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.57 : 440.44 = 88.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.57/440.44 = 88.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.57x = 440.44 × 88.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.57x = 38,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,822.14/293.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.24

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