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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.58, 438.87 and 100.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.58, 438.87 and 100.34 is: 150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.58 : 438.87 = 100.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.58/438.87 = 100.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.58x = 438.87 × 100.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.58x = 44,036.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,036.22/292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.51

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