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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.65, 440.46 and 131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.65, 440.46 and 131.29 is: 196.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.65 : 440.46 = 131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.65/440.46 = 131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.65x = 440.46 × 131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.65x = 57,827.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,827.99/293.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.93

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