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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.72, 439.08 and 76.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.72, 439.08 and 76.28 is: 114.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.72 : 439.08 = 76.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.72/439.08 = 76.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.72x = 439.08 × 76.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.72x = 33,493.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,493.02/292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.42

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