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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.02, 437.71 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.02, 437.71 and 154.92 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.02 : 437.71 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.02/437.71 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.02x = 437.71 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.02x = 67,810.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,810.03/292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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