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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.87, 439.38 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.87, 439.38 and 130.60 is: 195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.87 : 439.38 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.87/439.38 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.87x = 439.38 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.87x = 57,382.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,382.38/292.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.93

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