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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.05, 402.35 and 254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.05, 402.35 and 254.97 is: 351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.05 : 402.35 = 254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.05/402.35 = 254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.05x = 402.35 × 254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.05x = 102,585.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,585.90/292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.26

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