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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.78, 402.50 and 181.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.78, 402.50 and 181.35 is: 250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.78 : 402.50 = 181.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.78/402.50 = 181.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.78x = 402.50 × 181.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.78x = 72,993.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,993.83/291.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.17

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