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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.15, 438.17 and 86.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.15, 438.17 and 86.72 is: 130.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.15 : 438.17 = 86.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.15/438.17 = 86.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.15x = 438.17 × 86.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.15x = 37,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,995.48/292.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.05

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