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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 439.40 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 439.40 and 138.90 is: 208.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 439.40 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/439.40 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 439.40 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 61,032.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,032.66/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.29

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