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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 436.59 and 255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 436.59 and 255.69 is: 382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 436.59 = 255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/436.59 = 255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 436.59 × 255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 111,631.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,631.70/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.12

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