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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.69, 439.10 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.69, 439.10 and 87.24 is: 130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.69 : 439.10 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.69/439.10 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.69x = 439.10 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.69x = 38,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,307.08/292.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.88

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