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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.63, 438.87 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.63, 438.87 and 119.25 is: 178.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.63 : 438.87 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.63/438.87 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.63x = 438.87 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.63x = 52,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,335.25/292.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.84

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