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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.57, 402.73 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.57, 402.73 and 243.56 is: 335.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.57 : 402.73 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.57/402.73 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.57x = 402.73 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.57x = 98,089.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,089.32/292.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.27

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