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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.40, 438.68 and 130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.40, 438.68 and 130.12 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.40 : 438.68 = 130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.40/438.68 = 130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.40x = 438.68 × 130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.40x = 57,081.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,081.04/292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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