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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.99, 439.50 and 76.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.99, 439.50 and 76.57 is: 114.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.99 : 439.50 = 76.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.99/439.50 = 76.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.99x = 439.50 × 76.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.99x = 33,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,652.72/292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.86

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