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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 438.96 and 87.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 438.96 and 87.19 is: 130.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 438.96 = 87.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/438.96 = 87.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 438.96 × 87.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 38,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,272.92/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.79

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