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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.08, 437.40 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.08, 437.40 and 183.54 is: 274.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.08 : 437.40 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.08/437.40 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.08x = 437.40 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.08x = 80,280.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,280.40/292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.86

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