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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.89, 438.83 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.89, 438.83 and 156 is: 233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.89 : 438.83 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.89/438.83 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.89x = 438.83 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.89x = 68,456.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,456.70/292.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.73

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