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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.93, 402.92 and 181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.93, 402.92 and 181.45 is: 250.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.93 : 402.92 = 181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.93/402.92 = 181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.93x = 402.92 × 181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.93x = 73,110.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,110.11/291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.44

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