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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.82, 440.65 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.82, 440.65 and 88.39 is: 132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.82 : 440.65 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.82/440.65 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.82x = 440.65 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.82x = 38,949.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,949.05/293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.56

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