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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.80, 439.31 and 138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.80, 439.31 and 138.76 is: 208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.80 : 439.31 = 138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.80/439.31 = 138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.80x = 439.31 × 138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.80x = 60,958.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,958.66/292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.19

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