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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.81, 440.75 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.81, 440.75 and 88.38 is: 132.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.81 : 440.75 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.81/440.75 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.81x = 440.75 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.81x = 38,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,953.49/293.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.58

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