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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.96, 437.38 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.96, 437.38 and 181.92 is: 272.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.96 : 437.38 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.96/437.38 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.96x = 437.38 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.96x = 79,569.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,569.35/291.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.54

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