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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.47, 438.67 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.47, 438.67 and 76.04 is: 114.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.47 : 438.67 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.47/438.67 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.47x = 438.67 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.47x = 33,357.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,357.66/292.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.05

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