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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.59, 440.25 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.59, 440.25 and 131.19 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.59 : 440.25 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.59/440.25 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.59x = 440.25 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.59x = 57,756.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,756.40/293.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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