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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.81, 440.17 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.81, 440.17 and 131.09 is: 196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.81 : 440.17 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.81/440.17 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.81x = 440.17 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.81x = 57,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,699.36/293.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.39

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