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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.44, 438.44 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.44, 438.44 and 138.28 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.44 : 438.44 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.44/438.44 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.44x = 438.44 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.44x = 60,627.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,627.48/292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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