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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.77, 439.20 and 97.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.77, 439.20 and 97.83 is: 146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.77 : 439.20 = 97.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.77/439.20 = 97.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.77x = 439.20 × 97.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.77x = 42,966.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,966.94/292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.76

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