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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.41, 437.67 and 201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.41, 437.67 and 201.06 is: 300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.41 : 437.67 = 201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.41/437.67 = 201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.41x = 437.67 × 201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.41x = 87,997.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,997.93/292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.94

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