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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.50, 437.88 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.50, 437.88 and 201.02 is: 300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.50 : 437.88 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.50/437.88 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.50x = 437.88 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.50x = 88,020.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,020.45/292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.92

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