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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.97, 441.04 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.97, 441.04 and 88.55 is: 132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.97 : 441.04 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.97/441.04 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.97x = 441.04 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.97x = 39,054.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,054.09/293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.85

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