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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.75, 438.89 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.75, 438.89 and 195.28 is: 292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.75 : 438.89 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.75/438.89 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.75x = 438.89 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.75x = 85,704.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,704.37/292.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.76

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