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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.47, 438.69 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.47, 438.69 and 130.16 is: 195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.47 : 438.69 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.47/438.69 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.47x = 438.69 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.47x = 57,097.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,097.70/292.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.23

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