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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.84, 440.29 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.84, 440.29 and 139.73 is: 209.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.84 : 440.29 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.84/440.29 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.84x = 440.29 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.84x = 61,521.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,521.72/293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.37

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