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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.12, 438.01 and 118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.12, 438.01 and 118.87 is: 178.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.12 : 438.01 = 118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.12/438.01 = 118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.12x = 438.01 × 118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.12x = 52,066.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,066.25/292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.24

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