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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292, 438 and 121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292, 438 and 121 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292 : 438 = 121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292/438 = 121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292x = 438 × 121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292x = 52,998
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,998/292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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