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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 438.39 and 189.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 438.39 and 189.41 is: 284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 438.39 = 189.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/438.39 = 189.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 438.39 × 189.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 83,034.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,034.50/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.21

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