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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.53, 438.81 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.53, 438.81 and 138.45 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.53 : 438.81 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.53/438.81 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.53x = 438.81 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.53x = 60,753.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,753.24/292.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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