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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.57, 438.56 and 138.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.57, 438.56 and 138.22 is: 207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.57 : 438.56 = 138.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.57/438.56 = 138.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.57x = 438.56 × 138.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.57x = 60,619.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,619.74/292.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.20

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