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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292, 402.90 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292, 402.90 and 181.50 is: 250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292 : 402.90 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292/402.90 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292x = 402.90 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292x = 73,126.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,126.35/292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.43

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