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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.25, 438.38 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.25, 438.38 and 129.94 is: 194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.25 : 438.38 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.25/438.38 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.25x = 438.38 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.25x = 56,963.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,963.10/292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.91

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