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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.79, 439.22 and 97.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.79, 439.22 and 97.94 is: 146.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.79 : 439.22 = 97.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.79/439.22 = 97.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.79x = 439.22 × 97.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.79x = 43,015.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,015.26/292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.91

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