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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.76, 439.14 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.76, 439.14 and 119.44 is: 179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.76 : 439.14 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.76/439.14 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.76x = 439.14 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.76x = 52,450.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,450.88/292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.16

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