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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.90, 441.14 and 139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.90, 441.14 and 139.94 is: 210.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.90 : 441.14 = 139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.90/441.14 = 139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.90x = 441.14 × 139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.90x = 61,731.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,731.01/293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.04

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