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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 438.95 and 97.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 438.95 and 97.64 is: 146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 438.95 = 97.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/438.95 = 97.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 438.95 × 97.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 42,857.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,857.90/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.40

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