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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 439.82 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 439.82 and 139.12 is: 208.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 439.82 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/439.82 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 439.82 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 61,187.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,187.76/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.75

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