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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.68, 438.54 and 129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.68, 438.54 and 129.96 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.68 : 438.54 = 129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.68/438.54 = 129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.68x = 438.54 × 129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.68x = 56,992.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,992.66/292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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