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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.78, 439.09 and 195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.78, 439.09 and 195.22 is: 292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.78 : 439.09 = 195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.78/439.09 = 195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.78x = 439.09 × 195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.78x = 85,719.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,719.21/292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.78

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