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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 438.93 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 438.93 and 190.17 is: 285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 438.93 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/438.93 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 438.93 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 83,471.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,471.32/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.26

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