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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.26, 438.42 and 75.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.26, 438.42 and 75.84 is: 113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.26 : 438.42 = 75.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.26/438.42 = 75.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.26x = 438.42 × 75.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.26x = 33,249.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,249.77/292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.77

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