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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.04, 438.37 and 118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.04, 438.37 and 118.82 is: 178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.04 : 438.37 = 118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.04/438.37 = 118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.04x = 438.37 × 118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.04x = 52,088.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,088.66/292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.36

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