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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.92, 439.26 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.92, 439.26 and 100.44 is: 150.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.92 : 439.26 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.92/439.26 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.92x = 439.26 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.92x = 44,119.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,119.27/292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.62

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