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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.28, 438.11 and 97.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.28, 438.11 and 97.22 is: 145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.28 : 438.11 = 97.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.28/438.11 = 97.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.28x = 438.11 × 97.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.28x = 42,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,594.58/292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.73

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