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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.76, 439.19 and 97.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.76, 439.19 and 97.70 is: 146.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.76 : 439.19 = 97.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.76/439.19 = 97.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.76x = 439.19 × 97.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.76x = 42,908.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,908.37/292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.57

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