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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 438.20 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 438.20 and 118.80 is: 178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 438.20 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/438.20 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 438.20 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 52,058.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,058.46/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.20

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