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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.50, 438.79 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.50, 438.79 and 130.17 is: 195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.50 : 438.79 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.50/438.79 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.50x = 438.79 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.50x = 57,117.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,117.29/292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.27

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