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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.77, 438.96 and 100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.77, 438.96 and 100.35 is: 150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.77 : 438.96 = 100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.77/438.96 = 100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.77x = 438.96 × 100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.77x = 44,049.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,049.64/292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.46

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