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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.88, 439.56 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.88, 439.56 and 130.55 is: 195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.88 : 439.56 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.88/439.56 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.88x = 439.56 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.88x = 57,382.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,382.36/292.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.92

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