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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.05, 437.97 and 86.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.05, 437.97 and 86.57 is: 129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.05 : 437.97 = 86.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.05/437.97 = 86.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.05x = 437.97 × 86.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.05x = 37,912.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,912.87/292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.82

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