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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 439.68 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 439.68 and 122.08 is: 183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 439.68 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/439.68 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 439.68 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 53,676.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,676.13/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.22

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