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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.94, 440.90 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.94, 440.90 and 131.67 is: 197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.94 : 440.90 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.94/440.90 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.94x = 440.90 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.94x = 58,053.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,053.30/293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.50

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