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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.82, 440.71 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.82, 440.71 and 129.28 is: 193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.82 : 440.71 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.82/440.71 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.82x = 440.71 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.82x = 56,974.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,974.99/293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.91

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