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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.28, 438.41 and 75.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.28, 438.41 and 75.85 is: 113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.28 : 438.41 = 75.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.28/438.41 = 75.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.28x = 438.41 × 75.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.28x = 33,252.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,252.49/292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.77

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