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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 402.93 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 402.93 and 181.62 is: 250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 402.93 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/402.93 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 402.93 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 73,180.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,180.15/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.50

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