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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.32, 439.69 and 138.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.32, 439.69 and 138.98 is: 208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.32 : 439.69 = 138.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.32/439.69 = 138.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.32x = 439.69 × 138.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.32x = 61,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,105.92/293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.33

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