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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.75, 438.49 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.75, 438.49 and 138.44 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.75 : 438.49 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.75/438.49 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.75x = 438.49 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.75x = 60,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,704.56/292.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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