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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.95, 439.43 and 201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.95, 439.43 and 201.56 is: 302.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.95 : 439.43 = 201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.95/439.43 = 201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.95x = 439.43 × 201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.95x = 88,568.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,568.31/292.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.33

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