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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.34, 438.27 and 196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.34, 438.27 and 196.10 is: 293.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.34 : 438.27 = 196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.34/438.27 = 196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.34x = 438.27 × 196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.34x = 85,944.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,944.75/292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.99

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