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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.02, 439.26 and 251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.02, 439.26 and 251.94 is: 378.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.02 : 439.26 = 251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.02/439.26 = 251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.02x = 439.26 × 251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.02x = 110,667.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,667.16/292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.97

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