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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 439.16 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 439.16 and 138.71 is: 207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 439.16 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/439.16 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 439.16 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 60,916.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,916.29/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.89

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