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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.41, 437.54 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.41, 437.54 and 195.75 is: 292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.41 : 437.54 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.41/437.54 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.41x = 437.54 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.41x = 85,647.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,647.48/292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.90

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