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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.85, 439.29 and 76.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.85, 439.29 and 76.43 is: 114.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.85 : 439.29 = 76.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.85/439.29 = 76.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.85x = 439.29 × 76.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.85x = 33,574.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,574.93/292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.65

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