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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.89, 439.33 and 119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.89, 439.33 and 119.55 is: 179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.89 : 439.33 = 119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.89/439.33 = 119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.89x = 439.33 × 119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.89x = 52,521.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,521.90/292.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.32

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