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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.66, 438.95 and 76.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.66, 438.95 and 76.25 is: 114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.66 : 438.95 = 76.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.66/438.95 = 76.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.66x = 438.95 × 76.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.66x = 33,471.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,471.23/292.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.37

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