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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.50, 438.84 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.50, 438.84 and 130.20 is: 195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.50 : 438.84 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.50/438.84 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.50x = 438.84 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.50x = 57,136.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,136.97/292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.34

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