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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.08, 437.32 and 189.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.08, 437.32 and 189.11 is: 283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.08 : 437.32 = 189.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.08/437.32 = 189.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.08x = 437.32 × 189.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.08x = 82,702.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,702.21/292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.15

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