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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.64, 438.96 and 100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.64, 438.96 and 100.28 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.64 : 438.96 = 100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.64/438.96 = 100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.64x = 438.96 × 100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.64x = 44,018.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,018.91/292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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