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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.25, 438.36 and 75.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.25, 438.36 and 75.83 is: 113.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.25 : 438.36 = 75.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.25/438.36 = 75.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.25x = 438.36 × 75.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.25x = 33,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,238.65/292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.74

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