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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.35, 438.75 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.35, 438.75 and 130.17 is: 195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.35 : 438.75 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.35/438.75 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.35x = 438.75 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.35x = 57,112.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,112.09/292.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.36

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