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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.82, 438.87 and 100.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.82, 438.87 and 100.22 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.82 : 438.87 = 100.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.82/438.87 = 100.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.82x = 438.87 × 100.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.82x = 43,983.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,983.55/292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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