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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.66, 438.73 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.66, 438.73 and 130.22 is: 195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.66 : 438.73 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.66/438.73 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.66x = 438.73 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.66x = 57,131.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,131.42/292.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.21

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