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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.15, 437.95 and 129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.15, 437.95 and 129.70 is: 194.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.15 : 437.95 = 129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.15/437.95 = 129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.15x = 437.95 × 129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.15x = 56,802.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,802.12/292.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.43

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