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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 438.99 and 128.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 438.99 and 128.07 is: 192.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 438.99 = 128.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/438.99 = 128.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 438.99 × 128.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 56,221.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,221.45/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.13

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