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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.21, 438.55 and 99.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.21, 438.55 and 99.97 is: 150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.21 : 438.55 = 99.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.21/438.55 = 99.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.21x = 438.55 × 99.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.21x = 43,839.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,839.40/292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.03

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