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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.50, 439.90 and 139.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.50, 439.90 and 139.18 is: 208.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.50 : 439.90 = 139.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.50/439.90 = 139.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.50x = 439.90 × 139.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.50x = 61,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,225.28/293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.60

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