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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.02, 443.88 and 139.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.02, 443.88 and 139.79 is: 209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.02 : 443.88 = 139.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.02/443.88 = 139.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.02x = 443.88 × 139.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.02x = 62,051.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,051.09/296.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.62

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