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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.89, 444.01 and 139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.89, 444.01 and 139.69 is: 209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.89 : 444.01 = 139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.89/444.01 = 139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.89x = 444.01 × 139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.89x = 62,023.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,023.76/295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.62

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