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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.88, 440.78 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.88, 440.78 and 88.46 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.88 : 440.78 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.88/440.78 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.88x = 440.78 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.88x = 38,990.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,990.31/293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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