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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.93, 404.32 and 204.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.93, 404.32 and 204.43 is: 282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.93 : 404.32 = 204.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.93/404.32 = 204.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.93x = 404.32 × 204.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.93x = 82,655.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,655.14/292.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.17

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