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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.14, 439.62 and 138.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.14, 439.62 and 138.98 is: 208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.14 : 439.62 = 138.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.14/439.62 = 138.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.14x = 439.62 × 138.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.14x = 61,098.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,098.39/293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.43

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