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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.85, 439.50 and 130.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.85, 439.50 and 130.67 is: 196.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.85 : 439.50 = 130.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.85/439.50 = 130.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.85x = 439.50 × 130.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.85x = 57,429.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,429.47/292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.11

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