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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.65, 439.04 and 87.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.65, 439.04 and 87.21 is: 130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.65 : 439.04 = 87.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.65/439.04 = 87.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.65x = 439.04 × 87.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.65x = 38,288.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,288.68/292.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.83

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