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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.88, 439.06 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.88, 439.06 and 156.02 is: 233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.88 : 439.06 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.88/439.06 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.88x = 439.06 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.88x = 68,501.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,501.36/292.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.89

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