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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.71, 439.02 and 100.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.71, 439.02 and 100.34 is: 150.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.71 : 439.02 = 100.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.71/439.02 = 100.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.71x = 439.02 × 100.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.71x = 44,049.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,049.07/292.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.49

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