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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.19, 400.80 and 286.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.19, 400.80 and 286.11 is: 392.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.19 : 400.80 = 286.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.19/400.80 = 286.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.19x = 400.80 × 286.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.19x = 114,672.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,672.89/292.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.47

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