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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.52, 437.82 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.52, 437.82 and 183.52 is: 275.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.52 : 437.82 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.52/437.82 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.52x = 437.82 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.52x = 80,348.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,348.73/291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.62

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