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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.37, 439.77 and 139.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.37, 439.77 and 139.43 is: 209.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.37 : 439.77 = 139.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.37/439.77 = 139.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.37x = 439.77 × 139.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.37x = 61,314.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,314.93/293.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.00

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