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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.19, 437.95 and 118.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.19, 437.95 and 118.81 is: 178.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.19 : 437.95 = 118.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.19/437.95 = 118.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.19x = 437.95 × 118.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.19x = 52,033.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,033.54/292.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.08

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