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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.91, 440.74 and 88.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.91, 440.74 and 88.41 is: 132.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.91 : 440.74 = 88.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.91/440.74 = 88.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.91x = 440.74 × 88.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.91x = 38,965.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,965.82/293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.58

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