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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.92, 438.46 and 201.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.92, 438.46 and 201.79 is: 302.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.92 : 438.46 = 201.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.92/438.46 = 201.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.92x = 438.46 × 201.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.92x = 88,478.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,478.02/292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.06

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