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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.91, 439.47 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.91, 439.47 and 138.96 is: 208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.91 : 439.47 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.91/439.47 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.91x = 439.47 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.91x = 61,068.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,068.75/292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.49

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