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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.83, 440.98 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.83, 440.98 and 139.86 is: 209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.83 : 440.98 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.83/440.98 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.83x = 440.98 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.83x = 61,675.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,675.11/293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.90

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