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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.57, 402.91 and 219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.57, 402.91 and 219.06 is: 301.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.57 : 402.91 = 219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.57/402.91 = 219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.57x = 402.91 × 219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.57x = 88,260.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,260.92/292.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.68

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