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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.69, 439.92 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.69, 439.92 and 137.28 is: 205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.69 : 439.92 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.69/439.92 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.69x = 439.92 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.69x = 60,392.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,392.22/293.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.64

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