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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.98, 441.03 and 88.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.98, 441.03 and 88.57 is: 132.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.98 : 441.03 = 88.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.98/441.03 = 88.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.98x = 441.03 × 88.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.98x = 39,062.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,062.03/293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.87

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