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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.38, 437.60 and 209.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.38, 437.60 and 209.90 is: 314.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.38 : 437.60 = 209.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.38/437.60 = 209.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.38x = 437.60 × 209.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.38x = 91,852.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,852.24/292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.15

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