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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.37, 438.43 and 97.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.37, 438.43 and 97.31 is: 145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.37 : 438.43 = 97.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.37/438.43 = 97.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.37x = 438.43 × 97.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.37x = 42,664.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,664.86/292.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.93

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