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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.75, 440.52 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.75, 440.52 and 131.39 is: 197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.75 : 440.52 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.75/440.52 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.75x = 440.52 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.75x = 57,879.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,879.92/293.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.04

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