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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.50, 438.33 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.50, 438.33 and 138.33 is: 207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.50 : 438.33 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.50/438.33 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.50x = 438.33 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.50x = 60,634.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,634.19/292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.30

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