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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.52, 438.80 and 76.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.52, 438.80 and 76.09 is: 114.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.52 : 438.80 = 76.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.52/438.80 = 76.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.52x = 438.80 × 76.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.52x = 33,388.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,388.29/292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.14

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