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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.71, 439.05 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.71, 439.05 and 119.34 is: 178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.71 : 439.05 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.71/439.05 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.71x = 439.05 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.71x = 52,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,393.44/292.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.99

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