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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.09, 437.02 and 205.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.09, 437.02 and 205.57 is: 307.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.09 : 437.02 = 205.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.09/437.02 = 205.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.09x = 437.02 × 205.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.09x = 89,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,838.78/292.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.57

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