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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.43, 438.75 and 100.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.43, 438.75 and 100.07 is: 150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.43 : 438.75 = 100.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.43/438.75 = 100.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.43x = 438.75 × 100.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.43x = 43,905.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,905.71/292.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.14

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