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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.34, 439.67 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.34, 439.67 and 139.07 is: 208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.34 : 439.67 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.34/439.67 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.34x = 439.67 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.34x = 61,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,142.01/293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.43

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