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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.30, 438.66 and 138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.30, 438.66 and 138.27 is: 207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.30 : 438.66 = 138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.30/438.66 = 138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.30x = 438.66 × 138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.30x = 60,653.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,653.11/292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.51

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