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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.26, 438.39 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.26, 438.39 and 99.90 is: 149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.26 : 438.39 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.26/438.39 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.26x = 438.39 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.26x = 43,795.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,795.16/292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.85

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