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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.08, 438.02 and 86.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.08, 438.02 and 86.68 is: 129.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.08 : 438.02 = 86.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.08/438.02 = 86.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.08x = 438.02 × 86.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.08x = 37,964.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,964.95/292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.98

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