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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.01, 437.81 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.01, 437.81 and 127.44 is: 191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.01 : 437.81 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.01/437.81 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.01x = 437.81 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.01x = 55,793.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,793.87/292.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.07

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