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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.44, 439.94 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.44, 439.94 and 139.28 is: 208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.44 : 439.94 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.44/439.94 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.44x = 439.94 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.44x = 61,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,274.84/293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.82

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