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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.13, 403.34 and 204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.13, 403.34 and 204.92 is: 282.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.13 : 403.34 = 204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.13/403.34 = 204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.13x = 403.34 × 204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.13x = 82,649.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,649.39/292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.92

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