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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.66, 439.02 and 87.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.66, 439.02 and 87.28 is: 130.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.66 : 439.02 = 87.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.66/439.02 = 87.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.66x = 439.02 × 87.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.66x = 38,317.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,317.67/292.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.93

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