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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.83, 442.28 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.83, 442.28 and 138.54 is: 207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.83 : 442.28 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.83/442.28 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.83x = 442.28 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.83x = 61,272.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,272.78/294.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.83

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