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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.17, 438.17 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.17, 438.17 and 273 is: 409.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.17 : 438.17 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.17/438.17 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.17x = 438.17 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.17x = 119,619.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,619.05/292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.42

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