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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.26, 438.20 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.26, 438.20 and 138.20 is: 207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.26 : 438.20 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.26/438.20 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.26x = 438.20 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.26x = 60,559.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,559.24/292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.21

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