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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.12, 437.96 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.12, 437.96 and 183.84 is: 275.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.12 : 437.96 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.12/437.96 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.12x = 437.96 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.12x = 80,514.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,514.57/292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.62

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