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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.12, 438.26 and 200.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.12, 438.26 and 200.86 is: 301.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.12 : 438.26 = 200.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.12/438.26 = 200.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.12x = 438.26 × 200.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.12x = 88,028.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,028.90/292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.35

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