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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.45, 438.87 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.45, 438.87 and 130.24 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.45 : 438.87 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.45/438.87 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.45x = 438.87 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.45x = 57,158.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,158.43/292.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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