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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.68, 440.52 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.68, 440.52 and 88.25 is: 132.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.68 : 440.52 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.68/440.52 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.68x = 440.52 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.68x = 38,875.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,875.89/293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.38

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