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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.90, 438.18 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.90, 438.18 and 183.75 is: 275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.90 : 438.18 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.90/438.18 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.90x = 438.18 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.90x = 80,515.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,515.58/291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.83

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