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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.20, 438.30 and 286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.20, 438.30 and 286.13 is: 429.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.20 : 438.30 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.20/438.30 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.20x = 438.30 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.20x = 125,408.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,408.59/292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.19

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