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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.22, 403.33 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.22, 403.33 and 199.12 is: 274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.22 : 403.33 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.22/403.33 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.22x = 403.33 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.22x = 80,311.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,311.07/292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.83

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