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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.80, 439.23 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.80, 439.23 and 97.76 is: 146.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.80 : 439.23 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.80/439.23 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.80x = 439.23 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.80x = 42,939.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,939.12/292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.65

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