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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.37, 438.50 and 188.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.37, 438.50 and 188.21 is: 282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.37 : 438.50 = 188.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.37/438.50 = 188.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.37x = 438.50 × 188.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.37x = 82,526.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,526.95/292.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.27

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