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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.03, 438.24 and 121.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.03, 438.24 and 121.03 is: 181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.03 : 438.24 = 121.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.03/438.24 = 121.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.03x = 438.24 × 121.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.03x = 53,040.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,040.19/292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.63

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