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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.32, 438.17 and 97.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.32, 438.17 and 97.27 is: 145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.32 : 438.17 = 97.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.32/438.17 = 97.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.32x = 438.17 × 97.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.32x = 42,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,620.80/292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.80

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