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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.42, 436.50 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.42, 436.50 and 182.68 is: 273.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.42 : 436.50 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.42/436.50 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.42x = 436.50 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.42x = 79,739.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,739.82/291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.62

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