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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.40, 437.22 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.40, 437.22 and 183.16 is: 274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.40 : 437.22 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.40/437.22 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.40x = 437.22 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.40x = 80,081.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,081.22/291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.82

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