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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.99, 440.66 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.99, 440.66 and 131.72 is: 197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.99 : 440.66 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.99/440.66 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.99x = 440.66 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.99x = 58,041.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,041.86/293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.43

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