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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.01, 438.17 and 137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.01, 438.17 and 137.84 is: 206.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.01 : 438.17 = 137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.01/438.17 = 137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.01x = 438.17 × 137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.01x = 60,394.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,394.47/292.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.83

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