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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.78, 439.23 and 97.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.78, 439.23 and 97.73 is: 146.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.78 : 439.23 = 97.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.78/439.23 = 97.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.78x = 439.23 × 97.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.78x = 42,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,925.95/292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.62

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