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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.02, 403.01 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.02, 403.01 and 181.54 is: 250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.02 : 403.01 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.02/403.01 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.02x = 403.01 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.02x = 73,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,162.44/292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.54

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