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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.98, 439.38 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.98, 439.38 and 119.64 is: 179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.98 : 439.38 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.98/439.38 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.98x = 439.38 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.98x = 52,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,567.42/292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.42

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