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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.88, 440.32 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.88, 440.32 and 131.68 is: 197.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.88 : 440.32 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.88/440.32 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.88x = 440.32 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.88x = 57,981.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,981.34/293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.30

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