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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.26, 437.88 and 281.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.26, 437.88 and 281.42 is: 421.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.26 : 437.88 = 281.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.26/437.88 = 281.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.26x = 437.88 × 281.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.26x = 123,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,228.19/292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.64

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