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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.46, 438.77 and 87.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.46, 438.77 and 87.02 is: 130.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.46 : 438.77 = 87.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.46/438.77 = 87.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.46x = 438.77 × 87.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.46x = 38,182.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,182.43/292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.56

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