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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.41, 438.63 and 100.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.41, 438.63 and 100.02 is: 150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.41 : 438.63 = 100.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.41/438.63 = 100.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.41x = 438.63 × 100.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.41x = 43,871.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,871.77/292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.04

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