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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.07, 438.19 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.07, 438.19 and 127.44 is: 191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.07 : 438.19 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.07/438.19 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.07x = 438.19 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.07x = 55,842.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,842.62/292.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.19

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