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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.03, 437.56 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.03, 437.56 and 189.20 is: 283.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.03 : 437.56 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.03/437.56 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.03x = 437.56 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.03x = 82,786.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,786.97/292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.49

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