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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.40, 438.22 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.40, 438.22 and 129.88 is: 194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.40 : 438.22 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.40/438.22 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.40x = 438.22 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.40x = 56,916.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,916.01/292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.65

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