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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 439.34 and 119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 439.34 and 119.62 is: 179.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 439.34 = 119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/439.34 = 119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 439.34 × 119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 52,552.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,552.15/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.38

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