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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 437.90 and 205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 437.90 and 205.04 is: 307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 437.90 = 205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/437.90 = 205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 437.90 × 205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 89,787.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,787.02/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.32

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