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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 438.28 and 99.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 438.28 and 99.76 is: 149.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 438.28 = 99.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/438.28 = 99.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 438.28 × 99.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 43,722.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,722.81/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.66

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