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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.44, 438.22 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.44, 438.22 and 189.66 is: 284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.44 : 438.22 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.44/438.22 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.44x = 438.22 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.44x = 83,112.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,112.81/292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.20

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