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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.58, 438.90 and 138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.58, 438.90 and 138.50 is: 207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.58 : 438.90 = 138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.58/438.90 = 138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.58x = 438.90 × 138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.58x = 60,787.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,787.65/292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.76

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