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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.47, 438.71 and 188.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.47, 438.71 and 188.59 is: 282.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.47 : 438.71 = 188.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.47/438.71 = 188.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.47x = 438.71 × 188.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.47x = 82,736.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,736.32/292.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.89

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