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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.08, 437.04 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.08, 437.04 and 182.54 is: 274.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.08 : 437.04 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.08/437.04 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.08x = 437.04 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.08x = 79,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,777.28/291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.07

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