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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.81, 441 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.81, 441 and 131.54 is: 197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.81 : 441 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.81/441 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.81x = 441 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.81x = 58,006.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,006.94/293.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.43

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