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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 439.26 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 439.26 and 130.44 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 439.26 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/439.26 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 439.26 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 57,297.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,297.07/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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