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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.28, 438.39 and 97.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.28, 438.39 and 97.29 is: 145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.28 : 438.39 = 97.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.28/438.39 = 97.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.28x = 438.39 × 97.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.28x = 42,650.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,650.96/292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.93

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