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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.92, 438.93 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.92, 438.93 and 156.12 is: 233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.92 : 438.93 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.92/438.93 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.92x = 438.93 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.92x = 68,525.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,525.75/292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.94

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