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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.81, 439.28 and 201.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.81, 439.28 and 201.55 is: 302.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.81 : 439.28 = 201.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.81/439.28 = 201.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.81x = 439.28 × 201.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.81x = 88,536.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,536.88/292.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.37

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