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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.58, 438.94 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.58, 438.94 and 130.30 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.58 : 438.94 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.58/438.94 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.58x = 438.94 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.58x = 57,193.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,193.88/292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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