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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.64, 439.04 and 100.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.64, 439.04 and 100.32 is: 150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.64 : 439.04 = 100.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.64/439.04 = 100.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.64x = 439.04 × 100.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.64x = 44,044.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,044.49/292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.51

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