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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.61, 440.52 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.61, 440.52 and 129.12 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.61 : 440.52 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.61/440.52 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.61x = 440.52 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.61x = 56,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,879.94/293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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