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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.47, 440.24 and 139.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.47, 440.24 and 139.47 is: 209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.47 : 440.24 = 139.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.47/440.24 = 139.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.47x = 440.24 × 139.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.47x = 61,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,400.40/293.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.22

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