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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.03, 439.53 and 138.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.03, 439.53 and 138.73 is: 208.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.03 : 439.53 = 138.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.03/439.53 = 138.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.03x = 439.53 × 138.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.03x = 60,974.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,974.38/293.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.08

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