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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.69, 440.51 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.69, 440.51 and 88.26 is: 132.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.69 : 440.51 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.69/440.51 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.69x = 440.51 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.69x = 38,879.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,879.30/293.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.38

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