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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 438.93 and 76.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 438.93 and 76.20 is: 114.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 438.93 = 76.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/438.93 = 76.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 438.93 × 76.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 33,446.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,446.47/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.30

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