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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.17, 438.29 and 86.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.17, 438.29 and 86.71 is: 130.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.17 : 438.29 = 86.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.17/438.29 = 86.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.17x = 438.29 × 86.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.17x = 38,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,003.70/292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.08

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