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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.82, 440.63 and 88.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.82, 440.63 and 88.35 is: 132.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.82 : 440.63 = 88.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.82/440.63 = 88.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.82x = 440.63 × 88.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.82x = 38,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,929.66/293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.49

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