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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.46, 438.71 and 76.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.46, 438.71 and 76.03 is: 114.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.46 : 438.71 = 76.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.46/438.71 = 76.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.46x = 438.71 × 76.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.46x = 33,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,354.74/292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.05

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