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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 438.22 and 275.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 438.22 and 275.87 is: 413.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 438.22 = 275.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/438.22 = 275.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 438.22 × 275.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 120,891.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,891.75/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.81

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