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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.66, 438.98 and 138.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.66, 438.98 and 138.53 is: 207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.66 : 438.98 = 138.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.66/438.98 = 138.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.66x = 438.98 × 138.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.66x = 60,811.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,811.90/292.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.79

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