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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.59, 438.87 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.59, 438.87 and 87.16 is: 130.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.59 : 438.87 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.59/438.87 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.59x = 438.87 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.59x = 38,251.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,251.91/292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.74

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