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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.12, 438.18 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.12, 438.18 and 183.98 is: 275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.12 : 438.18 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.12/438.18 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.12x = 438.18 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.12x = 80,616.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,616.36/292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.97

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