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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.36, 438.54 and 75.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.36, 438.54 and 75.94 is: 113.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.36 : 438.54 = 75.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.36/438.54 = 75.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.36x = 438.54 × 75.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.36x = 33,301.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,301.56/292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.91

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