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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.48, 438.71 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.48, 438.71 and 138.48 is: 207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.48 : 438.71 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.48/438.71 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.48x = 438.71 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.48x = 60,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,752.56/292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.72

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