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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.64, 403.38 and 199.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.64, 403.38 and 199.37 is: 274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.64 : 403.38 = 199.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.64/403.38 = 199.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.64x = 403.38 × 199.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.64x = 80,419.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,419.85/292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.81

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