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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.13, 439.59 and 138.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.13, 439.59 and 138.93 is: 208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.13 : 439.59 = 138.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.13/439.59 = 138.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.13x = 439.59 × 138.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.13x = 61,071.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,071.11/293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.34

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