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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.05, 437.74 and 138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.05, 437.74 and 138.15 is: 207.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.05 : 437.74 = 138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.05/437.74 = 138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.05x = 437.74 × 138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.05x = 60,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,473.44/292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.07

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