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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.09, 438.14 and 75.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.09, 438.14 and 75.66 is: 113.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.09 : 438.14 = 75.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.09/438.14 = 75.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.09x = 438.14 × 75.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.09x = 33,149.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,149.67/292.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.49

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