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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.31, 440.18 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.31, 440.18 and 139.24 is: 208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.31 : 440.18 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.31/440.18 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.31x = 440.18 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.31x = 61,288.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,288.11/293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.96

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