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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.67, 438.95 and 100.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.67, 438.95 and 100.29 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.67 : 438.95 = 100.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.67/438.95 = 100.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.67x = 438.95 × 100.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.67x = 44,021.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,021.79/292.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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