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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.78, 402.60 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.78, 402.60 and 181.22 is: 250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.78 : 402.60 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.78/402.60 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.78x = 402.60 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.78x = 72,959.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,959.17/291.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.05

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