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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.70, 440.75 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.70, 440.75 and 131.40 is: 197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.70 : 440.75 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.70/440.75 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.70x = 440.75 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.70x = 57,914.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,914.88/293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.19

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