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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.85, 440.46 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.85, 440.46 and 139.66 is: 209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.85 : 440.46 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.85/440.46 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.85x = 440.46 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.85x = 61,514.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,514.64/293.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.34

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