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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.89, 439.40 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.89, 439.40 and 87.46 is: 131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.89 : 439.40 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.89/439.40 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.89x = 439.40 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.89x = 38,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,428.68/292.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.20

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