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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.95, 440.82 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.95, 440.82 and 139.84 is: 209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.95 : 440.82 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.95/440.82 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.95x = 440.82 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.95x = 61,644.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,644.27/293.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.71

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