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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 439.51 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 439.51 and 139.48 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 439.51 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/439.51 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 439.51 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 61,299.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,299.96/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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