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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.88, 439.36 and 97.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.88, 439.36 and 97.82 is: 146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.88 : 439.36 = 97.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.88/439.36 = 97.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.88x = 439.36 × 97.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.88x = 42,978.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,978.20/292.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.74

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