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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.99, 440.73 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.99, 440.73 and 131.62 is: 197.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.99 : 440.73 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.99/440.73 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.99x = 440.73 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.99x = 58,008.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,008.88/293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.32

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