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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.89, 439.36 and 97.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.89, 439.36 and 97.91 is: 146.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.89 : 439.36 = 97.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.89/439.36 = 97.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.89x = 439.36 × 97.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.89x = 43,017.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,017.49/292.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.87

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