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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.73, 439.23 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.73, 439.23 and 130.40 is: 195.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.73 : 439.23 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.73/439.23 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.73x = 439.23 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.73x = 57,273.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,273.40/292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.66

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