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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.01, 438.11 and 129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.01, 438.11 and 129.70 is: 194.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.01 : 438.11 = 129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.01/438.11 = 129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.01x = 438.11 × 129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.01x = 56,823.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,823.25/292.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.60

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