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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.59, 438.90 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.59, 438.90 and 193.68 is: 290.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.59 : 438.90 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.59/438.90 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.59x = 438.90 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.59x = 85,006.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,006.15/292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.53

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