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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.56, 439.09 and 138.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.56, 439.09 and 138.59 is: 208.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.56 : 439.09 = 138.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.56/439.09 = 138.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.56x = 439.09 × 138.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.56x = 60,855.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,855.06/292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.01

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