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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.99, 405.21 and 261.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.99, 405.21 and 261.85 is: 362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.99 : 405.21 = 261.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.99/405.21 = 261.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.99x = 405.21 × 261.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.99x = 106,105.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,105.73/292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.15

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