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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.10, 438.15 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.10, 438.15 and 266.90 is: 400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.10 : 438.15 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.10/438.15 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.10x = 438.15 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.10x = 116,942.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,942.24/292.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.35

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