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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.46, 438.72 and 129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.46, 438.72 and 129.98 is: 194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.46 : 438.72 = 129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.46/438.72 = 129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.46x = 438.72 × 129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.46x = 57,024.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,024.83/292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.98

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