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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.48, 438.86 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.48, 438.86 and 130.28 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.48 : 438.86 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.48/438.86 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.48x = 438.86 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.48x = 57,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,174.68/292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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