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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.32, 438.42 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.32, 438.42 and 188.16 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.32 : 438.42 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.32/438.42 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.32x = 438.42 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.32x = 82,493.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,493.11/292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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