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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.92, 439.42 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.92, 439.42 and 155.92 is: 233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.92 : 439.42 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.92/439.42 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.92x = 439.42 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.92x = 68,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,514.37/292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.90

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