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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.40, 438.68 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.40, 438.68 and 138.20 is: 207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.40 : 438.68 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.40/438.68 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.40x = 438.68 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.40x = 60,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,625.58/292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.34

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