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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.06, 437.75 and 138.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.06, 437.75 and 138.03 is: 206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.06 : 437.75 = 138.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.06/437.75 = 138.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.06x = 437.75 × 138.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.06x = 60,422.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,422.63/292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.88

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