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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.11, 437.45 and 189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.11, 437.45 and 189.09 is: 283.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.11 : 437.45 = 189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.11/437.45 = 189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.11x = 437.45 × 189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.11x = 82,715.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,715.23/292.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.16

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