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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.78, 439.17 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.78, 439.17 and 76.35 is: 114.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.78 : 439.17 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.78/439.17 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.78x = 439.17 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.78x = 33,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,530.25/292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.53

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