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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.91, 439.33 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.91, 439.33 and 81.79 is: 122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.91 : 439.33 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.91/439.33 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.91x = 439.33 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.91x = 35,931.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,931.50/292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.67

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