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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 439 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 439 and 97.74 is: 146.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 439 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/439 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 439 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 42,907.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,907.86/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.57

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