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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.66, 440.23 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.66, 440.23 and 131.22 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.66 : 440.23 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.66/440.23 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.66x = 440.23 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.66x = 57,766.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,766.98/293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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