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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.77, 440.56 and 88.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.77, 440.56 and 88.27 is: 132.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.77 : 440.56 = 88.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.77/440.56 = 88.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.77x = 440.56 × 88.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.77x = 38,888.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,888.23/293.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.38

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