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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.59, 438.45 and 199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.59, 438.45 and 199.95 is: 299.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.59 : 438.45 = 199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.59/438.45 = 199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.59x = 438.45 × 199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.59x = 87,668.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,668.08/292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.63

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