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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.19, 438.38 and 138.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.19, 438.38 and 138.13 is: 207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.19 : 438.38 = 138.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.19/438.38 = 138.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.19x = 438.38 × 138.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.19x = 60,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,552.16/292.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.24

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