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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 440.34 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 440.34 and 139.46 is: 209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 440.34 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/440.34 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 440.34 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 61,407.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,407.09/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.04

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