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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.85, 439.27 and 100.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.85, 439.27 and 100.47 is: 150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.85 : 439.27 = 100.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.85/439.27 = 100.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.85x = 439.27 × 100.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.85x = 44,133.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,133.21/292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.71

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