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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.98, 441.02 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.98, 441.02 and 131.67 is: 197.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.98 : 441.02 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.98/441.02 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.98x = 441.02 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.98x = 58,070.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,070.59/293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.53

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