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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.61, 438.68 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.61, 438.68 and 130.28 is: 195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.61 : 438.68 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.61/438.68 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.61x = 438.68 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.61x = 57,148.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,148.39/292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.31

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