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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.07, 438.09 and 99.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.07, 438.09 and 99.69 is: 149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.07 : 438.09 = 99.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.07/438.09 = 99.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.07x = 438.09 × 99.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.07x = 43,673.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,673.19/292.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.53

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