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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.43, 438.73 and 201.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.43, 438.73 and 201.17 is: 301.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.43 : 438.73 = 201.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.43/438.73 = 201.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.43x = 438.73 × 201.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.43x = 88,259.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,259.91/292.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.81

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