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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.83, 440.13 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.83, 440.13 and 139.88 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.83 : 440.13 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.83/440.13 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.83x = 440.13 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.83x = 61,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,565.38/293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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