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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.77, 438.92 and 201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.77, 438.92 and 201.20 is: 301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.77 : 438.92 = 201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.77/438.92 = 201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.77x = 438.92 × 201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.77x = 88,308.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,308.51/292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.63

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