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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.73, 404.21 and 199.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.73, 404.21 and 199.67 is: 275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.73 : 404.21 = 199.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.73/404.21 = 199.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.73x = 404.21 × 199.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.73x = 80,708.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,708.61/292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.71

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