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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.31, 438.56 and 94.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.31, 438.56 and 94.65 is: 142.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.31 : 438.56 = 94.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.31/438.56 = 94.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.31x = 438.56 × 94.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.31x = 41,507.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,507.67/292.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.00

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