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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.94, 439.41 and 195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.94, 439.41 and 195.23 is: 292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.94 : 439.41 = 195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.94/439.41 = 195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.94x = 439.41 × 195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.94x = 85,786.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,786.01/292.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.85

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