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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.36, 437.90 and 138.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.36, 437.90 and 138.05 is: 206.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.36 : 437.90 = 138.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.36/437.90 = 138.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.36x = 437.90 × 138.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.36x = 60,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,453.53/292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.78

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