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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.77, 439.02 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.77, 439.02 and 130.41 is: 195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.77 : 439.02 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.77/439.02 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.77x = 439.02 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.77x = 57,252.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,252.60/292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.55

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