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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.21, 438.01 and 129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.21, 438.01 and 129.80 is: 194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.21 : 438.01 = 129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.21/438.01 = 129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.21x = 438.01 × 129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.21x = 56,854.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,854.47/292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.57

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