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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.21, 439.60 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.21, 439.60 and 139.05 is: 208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.21 : 439.60 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.21/439.60 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.21x = 439.60 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.21x = 61,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,126.03/293.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.48

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