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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.20, 438.21 and 99.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.20, 438.21 and 99.78 is: 149.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.20 : 438.21 = 99.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.20/438.21 = 99.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.20x = 438.21 × 99.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.20x = 43,724.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,724.59/292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.64

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