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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.42, 440.03 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.42, 440.03 and 139.32 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.42 : 440.03 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.42/440.03 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.42x = 440.03 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.42x = 61,305.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,305.33/293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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