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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.77, 439.03 and 87.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.77, 439.03 and 87.27 is: 130.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.77 : 439.03 = 87.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.77/439.03 = 87.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.77x = 439.03 × 87.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.77x = 38,313.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,313.71/292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.87

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