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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.22, 403.07 and 204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.22, 403.07 and 204.74 is: 282.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.22 : 403.07 = 204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.22/403.07 = 204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.22x = 403.07 × 204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.22x = 82,521.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,521.51/292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.40

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