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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.99, 441.01 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.99, 441.01 and 88.54 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.99 : 441.01 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.99/441.01 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.99x = 441.01 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.99x = 39,046.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,046.58/293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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