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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.29, 438.48 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.29, 438.48 and 129.99 is: 195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.29 : 438.48 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.29/438.48 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.29x = 438.48 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.29x = 56,998.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,998.02/292.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.01

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