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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.86, 402.84 and 181.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.86, 402.84 and 181.37 is: 250.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.86 : 402.84 = 181.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.86/402.84 = 181.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.86x = 402.84 × 181.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.86x = 73,063.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,063.09/291.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.34

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