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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.34, 438.66 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.34, 438.66 and 189.60 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.34 : 438.66 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.34/438.66 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.34x = 438.66 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.34x = 83,169.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,169.94/292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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