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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.52, 438.87 and 100.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.52, 438.87 and 100.15 is: 150.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.52 : 438.87 = 100.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.52/438.87 = 100.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.52x = 438.87 × 100.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.52x = 43,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,952.83/292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.26

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