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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.66, 438.90 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.66, 438.90 and 130.48 is: 195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.66 : 438.90 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.66/438.90 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.66x = 438.90 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.66x = 57,267.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,267.67/292.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.68

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