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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.95, 437.92 and 118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.95, 437.92 and 118.62 is: 177.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.95 : 437.92 = 118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.95/437.92 = 118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.95x = 437.92 × 118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.95x = 51,943.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,943.88/291.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.92

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