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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.44, 437.88 and 205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.44, 437.88 and 205.62 is: 307.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.44 : 437.88 = 205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.44/437.88 = 205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.44x = 437.88 × 205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.44x = 90,036.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,036.89/292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.88

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