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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.12, 438.16 and 75.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.12, 438.16 and 75.72 is: 113.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.12 : 438.16 = 75.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.12/438.16 = 75.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.12x = 438.16 × 75.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.12x = 33,177.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,177.48/292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.57

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