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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.25, 438.42 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.25, 438.42 and 127.71 is: 191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.25 : 438.42 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.25/438.42 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.25x = 438.42 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.25x = 55,990.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,990.62/292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.59

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