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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.99, 439.39 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.99, 439.39 and 130.79 is: 196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.99 : 439.39 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.99/439.39 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.99x = 439.39 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.99x = 57,467.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,467.82/292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.14

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