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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.25, 437.85 and 194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.25, 437.85 and 194.69 is: 291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.25 : 437.85 = 194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.25/437.85 = 194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.25x = 437.85 × 194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.25x = 85,242.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,242.83/292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.68

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