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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.71, 439 and 87.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.71, 439 and 87.29 is: 130.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.71 : 439 = 87.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.71/439 = 87.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.71x = 439 × 87.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.71x = 38,320.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,320.31/292.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.92

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