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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.25, 438.80 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.25, 438.80 and 195.35 is: 293.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.25 : 438.80 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.25/438.80 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.25x = 438.80 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.25x = 85,719.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,719.58/292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.31

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