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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.49, 403.48 and 197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.49, 403.48 and 197.97 is: 273.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.49 : 403.48 = 197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.49/403.48 = 197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.49x = 403.48 × 197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.49x = 79,875.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,875.99/292.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.09

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