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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.52, 438.62 and 201.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.52, 438.62 and 201.26 is: 301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.52 : 438.62 = 201.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.52/438.62 = 201.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.52x = 438.62 × 201.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.52x = 88,276.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,276.66/292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.78

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