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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.82, 439.34 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.82, 439.34 and 130.49 is: 195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.82 : 439.34 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.82/439.34 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.82x = 439.34 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.82x = 57,326.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,326.63/292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.77

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