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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 438.53 and 199.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 438.53 and 199.33 is: 299.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 438.53 = 199.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/438.53 = 199.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 438.53 × 199.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 87,410.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,410.09/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.18

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