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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.25, 438.08 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.25, 438.08 and 118.85 is: 178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.25 : 438.08 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.25/438.08 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.25x = 438.08 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.25x = 52,063.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,063.02/292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.14

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