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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.53, 438.94 and 195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.53, 438.94 and 195.10 is: 292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.53 : 438.94 = 195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.53/438.94 = 195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.53x = 438.94 × 195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.53x = 85,635.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,635.00/292.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.74

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