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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.10, 438.03 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.10, 438.03 and 127.50 is: 191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.10 : 438.03 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.10/438.03 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.10x = 438.03 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.10x = 55,848.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,848.83/292.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.20

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