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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.76, 438.97 and 119.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.76, 438.97 and 119.38 is: 178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.76 : 438.97 = 119.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.76/438.97 = 119.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.76x = 438.97 × 119.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.76x = 52,401.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,401.45/292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.99

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