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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.55, 438.85 and 87.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.55, 438.85 and 87.11 is: 130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.55 : 438.85 = 87.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.55/438.85 = 87.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.55x = 438.85 × 87.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.55x = 38,226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,226.03/292.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.66

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