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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.83, 440.47 and 131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.83, 440.47 and 131.42 is: 197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.83 : 440.47 = 131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.83/440.47 = 131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.83x = 440.47 × 131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.83x = 57,885.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,885.91/293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.01

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