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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.12, 438.46 and 138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.12, 438.46 and 138.15 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.12 : 438.46 = 138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.12/438.46 = 138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.12x = 438.46 × 138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.12x = 60,572.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,572.90/292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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