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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292, 437.24 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292, 437.24 and 195.52 is: 292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292 : 437.24 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292/437.24 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292x = 437.24 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292x = 85,489.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,489.16/292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.77

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