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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.08, 438.60 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.08, 438.60 and 196.08 is: 294.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.08 : 438.60 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.08/438.60 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.08x = 438.60 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.08x = 86,000.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,000.69/292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.44

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