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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 437.94 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 437.94 and 155.28 is: 232.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 437.94 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/437.94 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 437.94 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 68,003.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,003.32/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.78

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