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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.79, 439.22 and 201.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.79, 439.22 and 201.26 is: 301.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.79 : 439.22 = 201.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.79/439.22 = 201.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.79x = 439.22 × 201.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.79x = 88,399.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,399.02/292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.92

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