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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.56, 439.50 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.56, 439.50 and 190.08 is: 285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.56 : 439.50 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.56/439.50 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.56x = 439.50 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.56x = 83,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,540.16/292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.55

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