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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.43, 440.03 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.43, 440.03 and 139.20 is: 208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.43 : 440.03 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.43/440.03 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.43x = 440.03 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.43x = 61,251.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,251.48/293.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.74

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