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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.69, 439.09 and 87.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.69, 439.09 and 87.25 is: 130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.69 : 439.09 = 87.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.69/439.09 = 87.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.69x = 439.09 × 87.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.69x = 38,310.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,310.17/292.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.89

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