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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.24, 437.19 and 254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.24, 437.19 and 254.14 is: 380.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.24 : 437.19 = 254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.24/437.19 = 254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.24x = 437.19 × 254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.24x = 111,107.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,107.47/292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.19

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