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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 439.56 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 439.56 and 138.96 is: 208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 439.56 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/439.56 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 439.56 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 61,081.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,081.26/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.50

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