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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.28, 437.25 and 183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.28, 437.25 and 183.13 is: 274.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.28 : 437.25 = 183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.28/437.25 = 183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.28x = 437.25 × 183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.28x = 80,070.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,070.49/291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.90

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