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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.05, 438.01 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.05, 438.01 and 137.94 is: 206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.05 : 438.01 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.05/438.01 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.05x = 438.01 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.05x = 60,419.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,419.10/292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.88

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