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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.44, 403.18 and 202.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.44, 403.18 and 202.73 is: 279.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.44 : 403.18 = 202.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.44/403.18 = 202.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.44x = 403.18 × 202.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.44x = 81,735.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,735.29/292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.49

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