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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.47, 438.72 and 97.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.47, 438.72 and 97.55 is: 146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.47 : 438.72 = 97.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.47/438.72 = 97.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.47x = 438.72 × 97.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.47x = 42,798.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,798.69/292.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.33

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