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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.92, 439.52 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.92, 439.52 and 130.65 is: 196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.92 : 439.52 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.92/439.52 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.92x = 439.52 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.92x = 57,422.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,422.63/292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.04

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