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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.82, 439.30 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.82, 439.30 and 100.44 is: 150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.82 : 439.30 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.82/439.30 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.82x = 439.30 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.82x = 44,123.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,123.29/292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.68

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