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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.66, 438.72 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.66, 438.72 and 130.18 is: 195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.66 : 438.72 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.66/438.72 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.66x = 438.72 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.66x = 57,112.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,112.57/292.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.15

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