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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.01, 438.19 and 118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.01, 438.19 and 118.82 is: 178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.01 : 438.19 = 118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.01/438.19 = 118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.01x = 438.19 × 118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.01x = 52,064.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,064.74/292.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.30

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