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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.35, 438.55 and 99.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.35, 438.55 and 99.98 is: 149.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.35 : 438.55 = 99.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.35/438.55 = 99.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.35x = 438.55 × 99.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.35x = 43,844.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,844.04/292.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.97

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