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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.58, 439.35 and 196.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.58, 439.35 and 196.58 is: 295.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.58 : 439.35 = 196.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.58/439.35 = 196.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.58x = 439.35 × 196.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.58x = 86,367.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,367.42/292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.19

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