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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.88, 439.40 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.88, 439.40 and 100.52 is: 150.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.88 : 439.40 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.88/439.40 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.88x = 439.40 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.88x = 44,168.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,168.49/292.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.81

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