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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.33, 440.10 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.33, 440.10 and 139.25 is: 208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.33 : 440.10 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.33/440.10 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.33x = 440.10 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.33x = 61,281.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,281.72/293.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.92

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