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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292, 438.00 and 75.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292, 438.00 and 75.57 is: 113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292 : 438.00 = 75.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292/438.00 = 75.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292x = 438.00 × 75.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292x = 33,097.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,097.66/292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.35

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