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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 402.72 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 402.72 and 243 is: 334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 402.72 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/402.72 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 402.72 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 97,860.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,860.96/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.98

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