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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.64, 438.68 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.64, 438.68 and 100.13 is: 150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.64 : 438.68 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.64/438.68 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.64x = 438.68 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.64x = 43,923.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,923.09/292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.10

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