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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.61, 438.98 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.61, 438.98 and 97.61 is: 146.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.61 : 438.98 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.61/438.98 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.61x = 438.98 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.61x = 42,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,846.43/292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.43

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