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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.29, 438.50 and 99.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.29, 438.50 and 99.91 is: 149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.29 : 438.50 = 99.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.29/438.50 = 99.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.29x = 438.50 × 99.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.29x = 43,810.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,810.54/292.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.89

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