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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.55, 440.18 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.55, 440.18 and 139.34 is: 208.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.55 : 440.18 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.55/440.18 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.55x = 440.18 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.55x = 61,334.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,334.68/293.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.94

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