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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.90, 440.82 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.90, 440.82 and 131.58 is: 197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.90 : 440.82 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.90/440.82 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.90x = 440.82 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.90x = 58,003.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,003.10/293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.36

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