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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.42, 438.65 and 86.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.42, 438.65 and 86.99 is: 130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.42 : 438.65 = 86.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.42/438.65 = 86.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.42x = 438.65 × 86.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.42x = 38,158.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,158.16/292.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.49

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