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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 438.44 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 438.44 and 250.72 is: 375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 438.44 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/438.44 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 438.44 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 109,925.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,925.68/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.22

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