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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.65, 438.65 and 119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.65, 438.65 and 119.31 is: 178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.65 : 438.65 = 119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.65/438.65 = 119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.65x = 438.65 × 119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.65x = 52,333.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,333.54/292.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.83

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