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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.63, 437.72 and 182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.63, 437.72 and 182.15 is: 273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.63 : 437.72 = 182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.63/437.72 = 182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.63x = 437.72 × 182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.63x = 79,727.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,727.60/291.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.39

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