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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.69, 439.11 and 87.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.69, 439.11 and 87.26 is: 130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.69 : 439.11 = 87.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.69/439.11 = 87.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.69x = 439.11 × 87.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.69x = 38,316.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,316.74/292.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.91

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