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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.85, 438.89 and 201.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.85, 438.89 and 201.32 is: 301.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.85 : 438.89 = 201.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.85/438.89 = 201.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.85x = 438.89 × 201.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.85x = 88,354.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,354.13/292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.71

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