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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.51, 438.77 and 205.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.51, 438.77 and 205.49 is: 308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.51 : 438.77 = 205.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.51/438.77 = 205.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.51x = 438.77 × 205.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.51x = 90,160.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,160.83/292.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.23

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