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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.61, 439.02 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.61, 439.02 and 128.12 is: 192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.61 : 439.02 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.61/439.02 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.61x = 439.02 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.61x = 56,245.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,245.05/292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.22

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