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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.93, 437.18 and 181.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.93, 437.18 and 181.97 is: 272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.93 : 437.18 = 181.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.93/437.18 = 181.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.93x = 437.18 × 181.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.93x = 79,550.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,550.55/291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.50

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