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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.94, 439.46 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.94, 439.46 and 87.50 is: 131.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.94 : 439.46 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.94/439.46 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.94x = 439.46 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.94x = 38,454.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,454.07/292.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.27

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