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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.65, 439.13 and 189.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.65, 439.13 and 189.91 is: 284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.65 : 439.13 = 189.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.65/439.13 = 189.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.65x = 439.13 × 189.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.65x = 83,395.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,395.18/292.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.97

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