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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 403.22 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 403.22 and 204.68 is: 282.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 403.22 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/403.22 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 403.22 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 82,531.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,531.07/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.49

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