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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.77, 402.83 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.77, 402.83 and 181.41 is: 250.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.77 : 402.83 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.77/402.83 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.77x = 402.83 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.77x = 73,077.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,077.39/291.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.46

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