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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.08, 437.60 and 251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.08, 437.60 and 251.12 is: 376.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.08 : 437.60 = 251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.08/437.60 = 251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.08x = 437.60 × 251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.08x = 109,890.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,890.11/292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.23

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