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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.18, 438.36 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.18, 438.36 and 86.80 is: 130.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.18 : 438.36 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.18/438.36 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.18x = 438.36 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.18x = 38,049.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,049.65/292.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.23

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