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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.75, 439.13 and 76.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.75, 439.13 and 76.33 is: 114.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.75 : 439.13 = 76.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.75/439.13 = 76.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.75x = 439.13 × 76.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.75x = 33,517.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,517.31/292.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.49

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