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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.43, 438.72 and 119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.43, 438.72 and 119.20 is: 178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.43 : 438.72 = 119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.43/438.72 = 119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.43x = 438.72 × 119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.43x = 52,293.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,293.23/292.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.82

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