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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.85, 403.90 and 199.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.85, 403.90 and 199.66 is: 275.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.85 : 403.90 = 199.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.85/403.90 = 199.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.85x = 403.90 × 199.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.85x = 80,641.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,641.68/292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.37

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