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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.40, 438.06 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.40, 438.06 and 196.04 is: 293.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.40 : 438.06 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.40/438.06 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.40x = 438.06 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.40x = 85,877.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,877.28/292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.70

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