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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.90, 440.67 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.90, 440.67 and 88.40 is: 132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.90 : 440.67 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.90/440.67 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.90x = 440.67 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.90x = 38,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,956.66/293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.55

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