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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.41, 438.78 and 107.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.41, 438.78 and 107.29 is: 161.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.41 : 438.78 = 107.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.41/438.78 = 107.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.41x = 438.78 × 107.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.41x = 47,076.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,076.71/292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.00

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