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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.89, 438.14 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.89, 438.14 and 183.75 is: 275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.89 : 438.14 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.89/438.14 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.89x = 438.14 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.89x = 80,507.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,507.31/291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.82

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