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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.92, 402.66 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.92, 402.66 and 181.31 is: 250.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.92 : 402.66 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.92/402.66 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.92x = 402.66 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.92x = 73,004.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,004.27/291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.09

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