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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 438.23 and 75.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 438.23 and 75.71 is: 113.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 438.23 = 75.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/438.23 = 75.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 438.23 × 75.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 33,178.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,178.01/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.57

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