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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.38, 438.42 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.38, 438.42 and 118.92 is: 178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.38 : 438.42 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.38/438.42 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.38x = 438.42 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.38x = 52,136.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,136.91/292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.32

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