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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.93, 439.25 and 100.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.93, 439.25 and 100.42 is: 150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.93 : 439.25 = 100.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.93/439.25 = 100.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.93x = 439.25 × 100.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.93x = 44,107.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,107.88/292.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.58

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