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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.41, 438.57 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.41, 438.57 and 130.05 is: 195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.41 : 438.57 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.41/438.57 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.41x = 438.57 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.41x = 57,036.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,036.03/292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.05

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