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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.56, 439.08 and 119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.56, 439.08 and 119.35 is: 179.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.56 : 439.08 = 119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.56/439.08 = 119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.56x = 439.08 × 119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.56x = 52,404.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,404.20/292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.12

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