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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292, 403.03 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292, 403.03 and 181.41 is: 250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292 : 403.03 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292/403.03 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292x = 403.03 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292x = 73,111.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,111.66/292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.38

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