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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.49, 438.85 and 138.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.49, 438.85 and 138.49 is: 207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.49 : 438.85 = 138.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.49/438.85 = 138.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.49x = 438.85 × 138.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.49x = 60,774.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,774.14/292.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.78

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