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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.83, 439.12 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.83, 439.12 and 119.58 is: 179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.83 : 439.12 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.83/439.12 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.83x = 439.12 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.83x = 52,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,510.94/292.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.32

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