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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.72, 403.49 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.72, 403.49 and 199.44 is: 274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.72 : 403.49 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.72/403.49 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.72x = 403.49 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.72x = 80,472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,472.05/292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.91

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