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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.10, 403.13 and 181.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.10, 403.13 and 181.69 is: 250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.10 : 403.13 = 181.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.10/403.13 = 181.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.10x = 403.13 × 181.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.10x = 73,244.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,244.14/292.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.75

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