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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.26, 438.06 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.26, 438.06 and 269.12 is: 403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.26 : 438.06 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.26/438.06 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.26x = 438.06 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.26x = 117,890.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,890.71/292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.38

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