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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.48, 438.12 and 200.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.48, 438.12 and 200.92 is: 300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.48 : 438.12 = 200.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.48/438.12 = 200.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.48x = 438.12 × 200.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.48x = 88,027.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,027.07/292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.97

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