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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.09, 438.20 and 97.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.09, 438.20 and 97.11 is: 145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.09 : 438.20 = 97.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.09/438.20 = 97.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.09x = 438.20 × 97.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.09x = 42,550.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,550.93/292.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.68

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