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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.97, 439.42 and 76.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.97, 439.42 and 76.57 is: 114.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.97 : 439.42 = 76.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.97/439.42 = 76.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.97x = 439.42 × 76.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.97x = 33,644.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,644.29/292.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.84

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