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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.69, 438.22 and 190.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.69, 438.22 and 190.09 is: 284.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.69 : 438.22 = 190.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.69/438.22 = 190.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.69x = 438.22 × 190.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.69x = 83,301.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,301.24/292.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.61

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