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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 438.46 and 201.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 438.46 and 201.03 is: 301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 438.46 = 201.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/438.46 = 201.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 438.46 × 201.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 88,145.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,145.06/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.70

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