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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.34, 438.33 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.34, 438.33 and 175.25 is: 262.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.34 : 438.33 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.34/438.33 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.34x = 438.33 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.34x = 76,815.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,815.14/292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.76

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