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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.98, 402.87 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.98, 402.87 and 181.46 is: 250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.98 : 402.87 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.98/402.87 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.98x = 402.87 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.98x = 73,104.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,104.79/291.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.38

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