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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.18, 439.58 and 138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.18, 439.58 and 138.89 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.18 : 439.58 = 138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.18/439.58 = 138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.18x = 439.58 × 138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.18x = 61,054.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,054.71/293.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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