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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.10, 402.91 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.10, 402.91 and 181.40 is: 250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.10 : 402.91 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.10/402.91 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.10x = 402.91 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.10x = 73,085.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,085.41/292.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.21

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