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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.32, 440.22 and 139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.32, 440.22 and 139.36 is: 209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.32 : 440.22 = 139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.32/440.22 = 139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.32x = 440.22 × 139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.32x = 61,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,349.06/293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.15

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