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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.72, 440.61 and 139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.72, 440.61 and 139.72 is: 209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.72 : 440.61 = 139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.72/440.61 = 139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.72x = 440.61 × 139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.72x = 61,563.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,563.13/293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.60

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