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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.90, 439.49 and 119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.90, 439.49 and 119.69 is: 179.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.90 : 439.49 = 119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.90/439.49 = 119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.90x = 439.49 × 119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.90x = 52,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,602.56/292.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.59

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