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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.95, 439.66 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.95, 439.66 and 189.98 is: 285.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.95 : 439.66 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.95/439.66 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.95x = 439.66 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.95x = 83,526.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,526.61/292.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.12

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