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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.64, 438.68 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.64, 438.68 and 130.38 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.64 : 438.68 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.64/438.68 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.64x = 438.68 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.64x = 57,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,195.10/292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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