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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.19, 439.88 and 139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.19, 439.88 and 139.13 is: 208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.19 : 439.88 = 139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.19/439.88 = 139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.19x = 439.88 × 139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.19x = 61,200.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,200.50/293.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.74

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