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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.90, 440.48 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.90, 440.48 and 139.70 is: 209.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.90 : 440.48 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.90/440.48 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.90x = 440.48 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.90x = 61,535.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,535.06/293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.37

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