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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.68, 438.90 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.68, 438.90 and 121.56 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.68 : 438.90 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.68/438.90 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.68x = 438.90 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.68x = 53,352.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,352.68/292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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