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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.47, 437.97 and 205.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.47, 437.97 and 205.89 is: 308.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.47 : 437.97 = 205.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.47/437.97 = 205.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.47x = 437.97 × 205.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.47x = 90,173.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,173.64/292.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.32

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