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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.97, 439.15 and 201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.97, 439.15 and 201.64 is: 302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.97 : 439.15 = 201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.97/439.15 = 201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.97x = 439.15 × 201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.97x = 88,550.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,550.21/292.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.25

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