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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.74, 440.59 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.74, 440.59 and 88.30 is: 132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.74 : 440.59 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.74/440.59 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.74x = 440.59 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.74x = 38,904.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,904.59/293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.45

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