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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.85, 441 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.85, 441 and 131.67 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.85 : 441 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.85/441 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.85x = 441 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.85x = 58,066.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,066.47/293.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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