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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.82, 437.58 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.82, 437.58 and 183.50 is: 275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.82 : 437.58 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.82/437.58 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.82x = 437.58 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.82x = 80,295.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,295.93/291.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.16

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