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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.60, 440.52 and 139.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.60, 440.52 and 139.63 is: 209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.60 : 440.52 = 139.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.60/440.52 = 139.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.60x = 440.52 × 139.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.60x = 61,509.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,509.81/293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.50

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