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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 438.31 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 438.31 and 129.94 is: 194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 438.31 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/438.31 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 438.31 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 56,954.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,954.00/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.95

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