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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.04, 402.89 and 181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.04, 402.89 and 181.29 is: 250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.04 : 402.89 = 181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.04/402.89 = 181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.04x = 402.89 × 181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.04x = 73,039.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,039.02/292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.10

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