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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 439.10 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 439.10 and 130.28 is: 195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 439.10 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/439.10 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 439.10 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 57,207.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,207.37/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.50

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