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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.82, 440.75 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.82, 440.75 and 131.46 is: 197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.82 : 440.75 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.82/440.75 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.82x = 440.75 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.82x = 57,941.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,941.00/293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.20

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