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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.56, 438.85 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.56, 438.85 and 130.24 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.56 : 438.85 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.56/438.85 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.56x = 438.85 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.56x = 57,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,156.54/292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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