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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.28, 438.38 and 86.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.28, 438.38 and 86.87 is: 130.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.28 : 438.38 = 86.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.28/438.38 = 86.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.28x = 438.38 × 86.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.28x = 38,083.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,083.06/292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.30

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