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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.89, 439.26 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.89, 439.26 and 87.48 is: 131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.89 : 439.26 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.89/439.26 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.89x = 439.26 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.89x = 38,426.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,426.46/292.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.20

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