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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.80, 439.04 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.80, 439.04 and 130.40 is: 195.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.80 : 439.04 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.80/439.04 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.80x = 439.04 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.80x = 57,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,250.82/292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.53

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