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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.51, 403.53 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.51, 403.53 and 205.30 is: 283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.51 : 403.53 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.51/403.53 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.51x = 403.53 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.51x = 82,842.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,842.69/292.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.22

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