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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.26, 438.35 and 97.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.26, 438.35 and 97.23 is: 145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.26 : 438.35 = 97.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.26/438.35 = 97.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.26x = 438.35 × 97.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.26x = 42,621.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,621.93/292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.83

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