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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.58, 440.04 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.58, 440.04 and 139.38 is: 208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.58 : 440.04 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.58/440.04 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.58x = 440.04 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.58x = 61,332.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,332.78/293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.91

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