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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.25, 438.38 and 121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.25, 438.38 and 121.25 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.25 : 438.38 = 121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.25/438.38 = 121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.25x = 438.38 × 121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.25x = 53,152.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,152.97/292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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