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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.36, 437.97 and 194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.36, 437.97 and 194.57 is: 291.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.36 : 437.97 = 194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.36/437.97 = 194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.36x = 437.97 × 194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.36x = 85,217.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,217.37/292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.48

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