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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.25, 440.00 and 139.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.25, 440.00 and 139.17 is: 208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.25 : 440.00 = 139.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.25/440.00 = 139.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.25x = 440.00 × 139.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.25x = 61,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,234.10/293.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.81

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