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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.26, 438.43 and 97.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.26, 438.43 and 97.20 is: 145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.26 : 438.43 = 97.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.26/438.43 = 97.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.26x = 438.43 × 97.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.26x = 42,614.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,614.54/292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.81

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