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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.79, 440.78 and 88.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.79, 440.78 and 88.35 is: 132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.79 : 440.78 = 88.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.79/440.78 = 88.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.79x = 440.78 × 88.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.79x = 38,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,943.02/293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.56

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