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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.32, 439.98 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.32, 439.98 and 76.92 is: 115.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.32 : 439.98 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.32/439.98 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.32x = 439.98 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.32x = 33,843.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,843.26/293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.38

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