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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.08, 438.08 and 75.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.08, 438.08 and 75.65 is: 113.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.08 : 438.08 = 75.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.08/438.08 = 75.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.08x = 438.08 × 75.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.08x = 33,138.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,138.75/292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.46

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