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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.30, 438.44 and 86.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.30, 438.44 and 86.87 is: 130.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.30 : 438.44 = 86.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.30/438.44 = 86.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.30x = 438.44 × 86.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.30x = 38,085.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,085.31/292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.30

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