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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.07, 439.38 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.07, 439.38 and 139.08 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.07 : 439.38 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.07/439.38 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.07x = 439.38 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.07x = 61,108.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,108.97/293.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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