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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 438.99 and 100.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 438.99 and 100.26 is: 150.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 438.99 = 100.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/438.99 = 100.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 438.99 × 100.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 44,013.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,013.14/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.41

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