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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.84, 402.72 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.84, 402.72 and 181.32 is: 250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.84 : 402.72 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.84/402.72 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.84x = 402.72 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.84x = 73,021.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,021.19/291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.21

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