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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 439.19 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 439.19 and 119.44 is: 179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 439.19 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/439.19 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 439.19 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 52,456.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,456.85/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.06

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