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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.70, 439.05 and 76.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.70, 439.05 and 76.29 is: 114.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.70 : 439.05 = 76.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.70/439.05 = 76.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.70x = 439.05 × 76.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.70x = 33,495.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,495.12/292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.44

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