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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.50, 438.45 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.50, 438.45 and 138.51 is: 207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.50 : 438.45 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.50/438.45 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.50x = 438.45 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.50x = 60,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,729.71/292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.62

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