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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.32, 438.38 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.32, 438.38 and 138.16 is: 207.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.32 : 438.38 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.32/438.38 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.32x = 438.38 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.32x = 60,566.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,566.58/292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.19

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