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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.83, 438.93 and 201.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.83, 438.93 and 201.57 is: 302.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.83 : 438.93 = 201.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.83/438.93 = 201.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.83x = 438.93 × 201.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.83x = 88,475.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,475.12/292.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.14

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