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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 402.38 and 181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 402.38 and 181.09 is: 250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 402.38 = 181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/402.38 = 181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 402.38 × 181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 72,866.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,866.99/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.10

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