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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.02, 437.90 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.02, 437.90 and 137.90 is: 206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.02 : 437.90 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.02/437.90 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.02x = 437.90 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.02x = 60,386.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,386.41/292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.79

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