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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.40, 439.04 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.40, 439.04 and 194.96 is: 292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.40 : 439.04 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.40/439.04 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.40x = 439.04 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.40x = 85,595.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,595.24/292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.73

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