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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 440.69 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 440.69 and 131.44 is: 197.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 440.69 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/440.69 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 440.69 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 57,924.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,924.29/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.18

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