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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.70, 439.88 and 201.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.70, 439.88 and 201.98 is: 303.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.70 : 439.88 = 201.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.70/439.88 = 201.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.70x = 439.88 × 201.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.70x = 88,847.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,847.05/292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.54

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