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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.01, 439.20 and 139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.01, 439.20 and 139.02 is: 208.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.01 : 439.20 = 139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.01/439.20 = 139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.01x = 439.20 × 139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.01x = 61,057.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,057.58/293.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.38

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