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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.02, 437.73 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.02, 437.73 and 183.88 is: 275.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.02 : 437.73 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.02/437.73 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.02x = 437.73 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.02x = 80,489.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,489.79/292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.63

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