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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.04, 438.22 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.04, 438.22 and 121.16 is: 181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.04 : 438.22 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.04/438.22 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.04x = 438.22 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.04x = 53,094.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,094.74/292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.81

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