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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.65, 439.26 and 153.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.65, 439.26 and 153.97 is: 231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.65 : 439.26 = 153.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.65/439.26 = 153.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.65x = 439.26 × 153.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.65x = 67,631.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,631.76/292.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.10

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