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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.96, 441.08 and 139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.96, 441.08 and 139.96 is: 210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.96 : 441.08 = 139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.96/441.08 = 139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.96x = 441.08 × 139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.96x = 61,733.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,733.56/293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.01

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