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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.89, 439.33 and 76.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.89, 439.33 and 76.47 is: 114.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.89 : 439.33 = 76.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.89/439.33 = 76.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.89x = 439.33 × 76.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.89x = 33,595.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,595.57/292.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.70

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