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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.63, 440.42 and 88.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.63, 440.42 and 88.19 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.63 : 440.42 = 88.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.63/440.42 = 88.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.63x = 440.42 × 88.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.63x = 38,840.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,840.14/293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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