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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.63, 440.14 and 139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.63, 440.14 and 139.57 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.63 : 440.14 = 139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.63/440.14 = 139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.63x = 440.14 × 139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.63x = 61,428.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,428.89/293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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