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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.82, 402.99 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.82, 402.99 and 181.34 is: 250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.82 : 402.99 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.82/402.99 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.82x = 402.99 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.82x = 73,076.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,076.19/291.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.42

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