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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.59, 440.45 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.59, 440.45 and 88.16 is: 132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.59 : 440.45 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.59/440.45 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.59x = 440.45 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.59x = 38,827.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,827.87/293.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.25

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