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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.53, 438.98 and 121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.53, 438.98 and 121.53 is: 182.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.53 : 438.98 = 121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.53/438.98 = 121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.53x = 438.98 × 121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.53x = 53,348.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,348.63/292.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.37

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