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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.12, 438.20 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.12, 438.20 and 99.72 is: 149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.12 : 438.20 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.12/438.20 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.12x = 438.20 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.12x = 43,697.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,697.30/292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.59

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