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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.75, 438.25 and 183.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.75, 438.25 and 183.61 is: 275.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.75 : 438.25 = 183.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.75/438.25 = 183.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.75x = 438.25 × 183.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.75x = 80,467.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,467.08/291.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.81

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