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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.43, 438.62 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.43, 438.62 and 136.16 is: 204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.43 : 438.62 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.43/438.62 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.43x = 438.62 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.43x = 59,721.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,721.27/292.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.22

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