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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.57, 440.06 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.57, 440.06 and 139.22 is: 208.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.57 : 440.06 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.57/440.06 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.57x = 440.06 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.57x = 61,265.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,265.15/293.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.69

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