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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.44, 438.74 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.44, 438.74 and 100.20 is: 150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.44 : 438.74 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.44/438.74 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.44x = 438.74 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.44x = 43,961.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,961.75/292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.33

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