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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.70, 437.73 and 183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.70, 437.73 and 183.55 is: 275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.70 : 437.73 = 183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.70/437.73 = 183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.70x = 437.73 × 183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.70x = 80,345.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,345.34/291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.44

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