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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.76, 439.03 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.76, 439.03 and 138.56 is: 207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.76 : 439.03 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.76/439.03 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.76x = 439.03 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.76x = 60,829.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,829.46/292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.78

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