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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 439.61 and 138.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 439.61 and 138.85 is: 208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 439.61 = 138.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/439.61 = 138.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 439.61 × 138.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 61,039.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,039.85/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.31

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