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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.64, 403.97 and 199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.64, 403.97 and 199.89 is: 275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.64 : 403.97 = 199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.64/403.97 = 199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.64x = 403.97 × 199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.64x = 80,748.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,748.56/292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.94

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