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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.67, 440.48 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.67, 440.48 and 131.31 is: 196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.67 : 440.48 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.67/440.48 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.67x = 440.48 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.67x = 57,837.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,837.23/293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.95

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