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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.52, 440.36 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.52, 440.36 and 139.62 is: 209.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.52 : 440.36 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.52/440.36 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.52x = 440.36 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.52x = 61,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,482.37/293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.47

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