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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.36, 438.22 and 129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.36, 438.22 and 129.92 is: 194.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.36 : 438.22 = 129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.36/438.22 = 129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.36x = 438.22 × 129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.36x = 56,933.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,933.54/292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.74

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