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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.65, 439.07 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.65, 439.07 and 130.34 is: 195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.65 : 439.07 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.65/439.07 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.65x = 439.07 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.65x = 57,228.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,228.38/292.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.55

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