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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.99, 440.96 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.99, 440.96 and 88.55 is: 132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.99 : 440.96 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.99/440.96 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.99x = 440.96 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.99x = 39,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,044.36/293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.81

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