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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.48, 438.92 and 195.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.48, 438.92 and 195.09 is: 292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.48 : 438.92 = 195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.48/438.92 = 195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.48x = 438.92 × 195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.48x = 85,627.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,627.93/292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.77

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