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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.65, 438.96 and 130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.65, 438.96 and 130.29 is: 195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.65 : 438.96 = 130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.65/438.96 = 130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.65x = 438.96 × 130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.65x = 57,192.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,192.10/292.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.43

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