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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.59, 403.58 and 205.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.59, 403.58 and 205.11 is: 282.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.59 : 403.58 = 205.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.59/403.58 = 205.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.59x = 403.58 × 205.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.59x = 82,778.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,778.81/292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.92

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