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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.09, 439.42 and 138.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.09, 439.42 and 138.93 is: 208.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.09 : 439.42 = 138.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.09/439.42 = 138.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.09x = 439.42 × 138.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.09x = 61,048.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,048.62/293.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.29

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