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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.21, 438.21 and 118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.21, 438.21 and 118.87 is: 178.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.21 : 438.21 = 118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.21/438.21 = 118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.21x = 438.21 × 118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.21x = 52,088.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,088.93/292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.26

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