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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 438.35 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 438.35 and 195.75 is: 293.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 438.35 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/438.35 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 438.35 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 85,806.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,806.03/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.72

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