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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.49, 438.62 and 97.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.49, 438.62 and 97.45 is: 146.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.49 : 438.62 = 97.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.49/438.62 = 97.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.49x = 438.62 × 97.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.49x = 42,743.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,743.52/292.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.14

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