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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.77, 439.16 and 100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.77, 439.16 and 100.40 is: 150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.77 : 439.16 = 100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.77/439.16 = 100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.77x = 439.16 × 100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.77x = 44,088.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,088.97/292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.59

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