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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.73, 440.22 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.73, 440.22 and 139.44 is: 208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.73 : 440.22 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.73/440.22 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.73x = 440.22 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.73x = 61,384.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,384.28/293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.99

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