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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.20, 438.45 and 129.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.20, 438.45 and 129.85 is: 194.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.20 : 438.45 = 129.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.20/438.45 = 129.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.20x = 438.45 × 129.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.20x = 56,930.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,930.54/292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.84

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