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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.21, 439.23 and 139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.21, 439.23 and 139.29 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.21 : 439.23 = 139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.21/439.23 = 139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.21x = 439.23 × 139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.21x = 61,177.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,177.45/293.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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