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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 438.69 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 438.69 and 121.50 is: 182.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 438.69 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/438.69 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 438.69 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 53,300.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,300.84/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.15

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