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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.46, 436.74 and 182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.46, 436.74 and 182.98 is: 274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.46 : 436.74 = 182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.46/436.74 = 182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.46x = 436.74 × 182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.46x = 79,914.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,914.69/291.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.19

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