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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 439.10 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 439.10 and 76.32 is: 114.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 439.10 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/439.10 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 439.10 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 33,512.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,512.11/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.48

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