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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.89, 438.95 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.89, 438.95 and 155.64 is: 233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.89 : 438.95 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.89/438.95 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.89x = 438.95 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.89x = 68,318.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,318.18/292.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.26

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