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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.59, 438.94 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.59, 438.94 and 189.98 is: 285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.59 : 438.94 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.59/438.94 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.59x = 438.94 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.59x = 83,389.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,389.82/292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.01

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