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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 438.24 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 438.24 and 195.92 is: 293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 438.24 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/438.24 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 438.24 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 85,859.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,859.98/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.88

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