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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.54, 438.86 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.54, 438.86 and 87.12 is: 130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.54 : 438.86 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.54/438.86 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.54x = 438.86 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.54x = 38,233.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,233.48/292.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.69

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