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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.95, 441.08 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.95, 441.08 and 131.60 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.95 : 441.08 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.95/441.08 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.95x = 441.08 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.95x = 58,046.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,046.13/293.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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