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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.22, 438.57 and 138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.22, 438.57 and 138.25 is: 207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.22 : 438.57 = 138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.22/438.57 = 138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.22x = 438.57 × 138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.22x = 60,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,632.30/292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.49

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