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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.10, 437.76 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.10, 437.76 and 154.94 is: 232.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.10 : 437.76 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.10/437.76 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.10x = 437.76 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.10x = 67,824.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,824.35/292.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.20

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