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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.95, 439.79 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.95, 439.79 and 197.37 is: 296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.95 : 439.79 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.95/439.79 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.95x = 439.79 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.95x = 86,800.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,800.37/292.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.30

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