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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.30, 438.14 and 119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.30, 438.14 and 119.09 is: 178.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.30 : 438.14 = 119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.30/438.14 = 119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.30x = 438.14 × 119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.30x = 52,176.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,176.20/292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.50

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