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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.68, 439.22 and 138.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.68, 439.22 and 138.65 is: 208.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.68 : 439.22 = 138.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.68/439.22 = 138.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.68x = 439.22 × 138.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.68x = 60,896.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,896.00/292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.06

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