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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.31, 438.40 and 97.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.31, 438.40 and 97.31 is: 145.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.31 : 438.40 = 97.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.31/438.40 = 97.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.31x = 438.40 × 97.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.31x = 42,661.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,661.56/292.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.95

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