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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.98, 439.14 and 155.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.98, 439.14 and 155.98 is: 233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.98 : 439.14 = 155.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.98/439.14 = 155.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.98x = 439.14 × 155.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.98x = 68,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,497.06/292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.79

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