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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.78, 439.14 and 76.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.78, 439.14 and 76.34 is: 114.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.78 : 439.14 = 76.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.78/439.14 = 76.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.78x = 439.14 × 76.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.78x = 33,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,523.95/292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.50

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