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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.80, 440.77 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.80, 440.77 and 88.43 is: 132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.80 : 440.77 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.80/440.77 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.80x = 440.77 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.80x = 38,977.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,977.29/293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.67

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