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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 439.45 and 155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 439.45 and 155.75 is: 233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 439.45 = 155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/439.45 = 155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 439.45 × 155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 68,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,443.42/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.80

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