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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.44, 438.69 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.44, 438.69 and 130.11 is: 195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.44 : 438.69 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.44/438.69 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.44x = 438.69 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.44x = 57,077.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,077.96/292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.18

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