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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.45, 438.86 and 130.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.45, 438.86 and 130.09 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.45 : 438.86 = 130.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.45/438.86 = 130.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.45x = 438.86 × 130.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.45x = 57,091.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,091.30/292.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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