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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.56, 438.50 and 138.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.56, 438.50 and 138.53 is: 207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.56 : 438.50 = 138.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.56/438.50 = 138.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.56x = 438.50 × 138.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.56x = 60,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,743.56/292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.63

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