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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.58, 438.07 and 189.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.58, 438.07 and 189.61 is: 283.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.58 : 438.07 = 189.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.58/438.07 = 189.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.58x = 438.07 × 189.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.58x = 83,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,060.88/292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.89

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