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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.49, 438.67 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.49, 438.67 and 97.50 is: 146.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.49 : 438.67 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.49/438.67 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.49x = 438.67 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.49x = 42,772.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,772.37/292.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.23

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