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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.40, 438.46 and 97.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.40, 438.46 and 97.35 is: 145.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.40 : 438.46 = 97.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.40/438.46 = 97.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.40x = 438.46 × 97.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.40x = 42,685.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,685.21/292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.98

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