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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.22, 438.18 and 86.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.22, 438.18 and 86.78 is: 130.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.22 : 438.18 = 86.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.22/438.18 = 86.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.22x = 438.18 × 86.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.22x = 38,025.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,025.26/292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.13

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