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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.92, 438.16 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.92, 438.16 and 183.68 is: 275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.92 : 438.16 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.92/438.16 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.92x = 438.16 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.92x = 80,481.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,481.23/291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.70

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