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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.99, 439.53 and 119.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.99, 439.53 and 119.63 is: 179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.99 : 439.53 = 119.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.99/439.53 = 119.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.99x = 439.53 × 119.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.99x = 52,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,579.15/292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.46

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