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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.31, 438.53 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.31, 438.53 and 97.30 is: 145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.31 : 438.53 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.31/438.53 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.31x = 438.53 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.31x = 42,668.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,668.97/292.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.97

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