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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.15, 438.38 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.15, 438.38 and 194.72 is: 292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.15 : 438.38 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.15/438.38 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.15x = 438.38 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.15x = 85,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,360.38/292.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.18

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