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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.41, 438.35 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.41, 438.35 and 130.01 is: 194.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.41 : 438.35 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.41/438.35 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.41x = 438.35 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.41x = 56,987.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,987.04/292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.89

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