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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.18, 438.16 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.18, 438.16 and 273 is: 409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.18 : 438.16 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.18/438.16 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.18x = 438.16 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.18x = 119,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,617.68/292.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.40

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