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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.44, 438.65 and 87.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.44, 438.65 and 87.01 is: 130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.44 : 438.65 = 87.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.44/438.65 = 87.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.44x = 438.65 × 87.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.44x = 38,166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,166.94/292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.51

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