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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 440.74 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 440.74 and 131.45 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 440.74 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/440.74 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 440.74 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 57,935.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,935.27/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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