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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.12, 437.49 and 189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.12, 437.49 and 189.09 is: 283.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.12 : 437.49 = 189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.12/437.49 = 189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.12x = 437.49 × 189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.12x = 82,724.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,724.98/292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.19

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