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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.93, 443.68 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.93, 443.68 and 139.70 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.93 : 443.68 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.93/443.68 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.93x = 443.68 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.93x = 61,982.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,982.10/295.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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