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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293, 438.91 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293, 438.91 and 138.71 is: 207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293 : 438.91 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293/438.91 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293x = 438.91 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293x = 60,881.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,881.21/293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.79

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