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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.40, 437.80 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.40, 437.80 and 194.72 is: 291.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.40 : 437.80 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.40/437.80 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.40x = 437.80 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.40x = 85,248.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,248.42/292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.55

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