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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.57, 438.96 and 100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.57, 438.96 and 100.18 is: 150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.57 : 438.96 = 100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.57/438.96 = 100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.57x = 438.96 × 100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.57x = 43,975.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,975.01/292.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.31

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