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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.66, 439.13 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.66, 439.13 and 130.30 is: 195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.66 : 439.13 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.66/439.13 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.66x = 439.13 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.66x = 57,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,217.87/292.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.51

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