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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.68, 440.40 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.68, 440.40 and 131.20 is: 196.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.68 : 440.40 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.68/440.40 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.68x = 440.40 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.68x = 57,780.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,780.48/293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.75

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