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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.25, 438.50 and 138.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.25, 438.50 and 138.49 is: 207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.25 : 438.50 = 138.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.25/438.50 = 138.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.25x = 438.50 × 138.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.25x = 60,727.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,727.11/292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.79

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