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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 403.26 and 205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 403.26 and 205.04 is: 283.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 403.26 = 205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/403.26 = 205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 403.26 × 205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 82,684.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,684.43/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.01

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