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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.08, 438.18 and 129.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.08, 438.18 and 129.81 is: 194.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.08 : 438.18 = 129.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.08/438.18 = 129.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.08x = 438.18 × 129.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.08x = 56,877.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,877.95/292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.74

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