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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 440.64 and 88.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 440.64 and 88.35 is: 132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 440.64 = 88.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/440.64 = 88.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 440.64 × 88.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 38,930.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,930.54/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.53

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