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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.26, 438.38 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.26, 438.38 and 99.88 is: 149.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.26 : 438.38 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.26/438.38 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.26x = 438.38 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.26x = 43,785.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,785.39/292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.82

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