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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.03, 438.11 and 86.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.03, 438.11 and 86.59 is: 129.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.03 : 438.11 = 86.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.03/438.11 = 86.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.03x = 438.11 × 86.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.03x = 37,936.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,936.38/292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.91

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