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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.41, 437.85 and 201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.41, 437.85 and 201.30 is: 301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.41 : 437.85 = 201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.41/437.85 = 201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.41x = 437.85 × 201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.41x = 88,139.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,139.21/292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.42

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