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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.85, 439.41 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.85, 439.41 and 138.78 is: 208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.85 : 439.41 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.85/439.41 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.85x = 439.41 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.85x = 60,981.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,981.22/292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.23

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