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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.01, 437.97 and 97.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.01, 437.97 and 97.01 is: 145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.01 : 437.97 = 97.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.01/437.97 = 97.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.01x = 437.97 × 97.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.01x = 42,487.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,487.47/292.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.50

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