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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.90, 438.97 and 156.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.90, 438.97 and 156.01 is: 233.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.90 : 438.97 = 156.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.90/438.97 = 156.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.90x = 438.97 × 156.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.90x = 68,483.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,483.71/292.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.81

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