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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.29, 437.40 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.29, 437.40 and 254.22 is: 380.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.29 : 437.40 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.29/437.40 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.29x = 437.40 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.29x = 111,195.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,195.83/292.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.43

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