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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.58, 438.89 and 87.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.58, 438.89 and 87.14 is: 130.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.58 : 438.89 = 87.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.58/438.89 = 87.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.58x = 438.89 × 87.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.58x = 38,244.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,244.87/292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.72

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