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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.33, 438.52 and 97.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.33, 438.52 and 97.32 is: 145.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.33 : 438.52 = 97.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.33/438.52 = 97.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.33x = 438.52 × 97.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.33x = 42,676.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,676.52/292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.99

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