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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.58, 440.39 and 88.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.58, 440.39 and 88.14 is: 132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.58 : 440.39 = 88.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.58/440.39 = 88.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.58x = 440.39 × 88.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.58x = 38,815.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,815.97/293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.22

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