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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.93, 439.37 and 76.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.93, 439.37 and 76.51 is: 114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.93 : 439.37 = 76.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.93/439.37 = 76.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.93x = 439.37 × 76.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.93x = 33,616.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,616.20/292.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.76

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