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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.61, 438.73 and 201.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.61, 438.73 and 201.03 is: 301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.61 : 438.73 = 201.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.61/438.73 = 201.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.61x = 438.73 × 201.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.61x = 88,197.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,197.89/292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.42

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