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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 439.94 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 439.94 and 92.92 is: 139.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 439.94 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/439.94 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 439.94 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 40,879.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,879.22/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.35

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