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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.67, 439.03 and 130.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.67, 439.03 and 130.31 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.67 : 439.03 = 130.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.67/439.03 = 130.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.67x = 439.03 × 130.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.67x = 57,211.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,211.26/292.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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