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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.80, 440.81 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.80, 440.81 and 139.76 is: 209.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.80 : 440.81 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.80/440.81 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.80x = 440.81 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.80x = 61,607.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,607.61/293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.69

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