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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.57, 439.75 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.57, 439.75 and 131.37 is: 196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.57 : 439.75 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.57/439.75 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.57x = 439.75 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.57x = 57,771.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,771.32/293.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.79

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