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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.94, 439.24 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.94, 439.24 and 156.12 is: 234.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.94 : 439.24 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.94/439.24 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.94x = 439.24 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.94x = 68,574.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,574.15/292.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.09

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