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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.32, 438.46 and 75.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.32, 438.46 and 75.89 is: 113.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.32 : 438.46 = 75.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.32/438.46 = 75.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.32x = 438.46 × 75.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.32x = 33,274.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,274.73/292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.83

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