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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.08, 438.12 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.08, 438.12 and 137.97 is: 206.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.08 : 438.12 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.08/438.12 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.08x = 438.12 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.08x = 60,447.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,447.42/292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.96

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