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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.51, 438.80 and 87.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.51, 438.80 and 87.06 is: 130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.51 : 438.80 = 87.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.51/438.80 = 87.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.51x = 438.80 × 87.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.51x = 38,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,203.38/292.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.60

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