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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 439.22 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 439.22 and 190.22 is: 285.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 439.22 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/439.22 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 439.22 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 83,548.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,548.43/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.40

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