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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.05, 438.08 and 75.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.05, 438.08 and 75.63 is: 113.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.05 : 438.08 = 75.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.05/438.08 = 75.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.05x = 438.08 × 75.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.05x = 33,131.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,131.99/292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.45

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