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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.09, 437.79 and 109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.09, 437.79 and 109.38 is: 163.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.09 : 437.79 = 109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.09/437.79 = 109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.09x = 437.79 × 109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.09x = 47,885.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,885.47/292.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.94

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