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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.59, 438.97 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.59, 438.97 and 97.61 is: 146.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.59 : 438.97 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.59/438.97 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.59x = 438.97 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.59x = 42,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,848.72/292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.45

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