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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.43, 440.16 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.43, 440.16 and 139.26 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.43 : 440.16 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.43/440.16 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.43x = 440.16 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.43x = 61,296.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,296.68/293.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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