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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.87, 440.89 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.87, 440.89 and 88.45 is: 132.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.87 : 440.89 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.87/440.89 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.87x = 440.89 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.87x = 38,994.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,994.07/293.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.69

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