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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.80, 440.39 and 139.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.80, 440.39 and 139.61 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.80 : 440.39 = 139.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.80/440.39 = 139.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.80x = 440.39 × 139.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.80x = 61,484.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,484.30/293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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