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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.96, 440.78 and 88.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.96, 440.78 and 88.51 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.96 : 440.78 = 88.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.96/440.78 = 88.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.96x = 440.78 × 88.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.96x = 39,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,012.72/293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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