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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.50, 438.75 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.50, 438.75 and 121.50 is: 182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.50 : 438.75 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.50/438.75 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.50x = 438.75 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.50x = 53,308.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,308.13/292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.25

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