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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.68, 438.96 and 138.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.68, 438.96 and 138.46 is: 207.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.68 : 438.96 = 138.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.68/438.96 = 138.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.68x = 438.96 × 138.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.68x = 60,778.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,778.40/292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.66

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