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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.73, 439.05 and 138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.73, 439.05 and 138.74 is: 208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.73 : 439.05 = 138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.73/439.05 = 138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.73x = 439.05 × 138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.73x = 60,913.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,913.80/292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.09

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