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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 439.79 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 439.79 and 205.93 is: 309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 439.79 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/439.79 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 439.79 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 90,565.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,565.47/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.14

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